Description
Oatmeal Apple Breakfast Bake: A cozy, crowd-pleasing dish featuring oatmeal, apples, and cinnamon baked to perfection. Perfect for busy mornings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (180g) old-fashioned rolled oats
- 3 medium apples (about 1 pound/450g), preferably a mix of sweet and tart varieties like Honeycrisp and Granny Smith
- 1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup (60ml) pure maple syrup
- 1 3/4 cups (420ml) milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons (42g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (50g) chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1/4 cup (30g) dried cranberries or raisins (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare Your Ingredients Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch (23x23cm) baking dish with butter or cooking spray. Core and dice the apples into 1/2-inch chunks—no need to peel them unless you prefer it that way! The skins add color, texture, and nutrients to your Oatmeal Apple Break Bake.
- Step 2: Create Your Base Mixture In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, melted butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined. The mixture should look uniform with the spices evenly distributed. This wet mixture forms the flavorful foundation of your apple oatmeal breakfast bake.
- Step 3: Combine Dry Ingredients Add the oats, brown sugar, and half of the chopped nuts (if using) to the wet ingredients. Stir until everything is evenly moistened, but don’t overmix. Let this mixture sit for 5 minutes so the oats can begin absorbing some of the liquid—this head start helps create that perfect final texture.
- Step 4: Layer and Assemble Pour half of the oat mixture into your prepared baking dish. Arrange half of the diced apples over this layer, then sprinkle with half of the dried cranberries or raisins if using. Top with the remaining oat mixture, followed by the rest of the apples arranged in a visually pleasing pattern. Finish by sprinkling the remaining nuts and dried fruit on top.
- Step 5: Bake to Perfection Bake your Oatmeal Apple Break Bake for 40-45 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the center is set but still slightly jiggly. For an extra-crispy top, broil for the final 2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning. The finished bake should have a beautiful contrast between the caramelized top and the tender, apple-studded interior.
- Step 6: Rest and Serve Allow your bake to cool for 10-15 minutes before serving. This crucial resting period lets the flavors settle and makes cutting cleaner portions easier. Serve warm with a drizzle of maple syrup, a dollop of Greek yogurt, or a splash of warm milk for an extraordinary breakfast experience.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320 calories
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 60mg