Description

This Oatmeal Apple Breakfast Bake is a wholesome and delicious healthy breakfast option that combines rolled oats, warm spices, and fresh apples topped with a lightly sweetened apple topping. Perfectly baked to golden brown, it’s a comforting and nutritious way to start your day with natural sweetness and satisfying texture.

Ingredients

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Oatmeal Base

3 cups rolled oats (not instant)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup maple syrup (or honey)
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons melted coconut oil (or butter)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Apple Topping

2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or your favorite baking apple)
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon melted butter
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Optional Add-Ins

1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
1/2 cup raisins or dried cranberries
1/4 cup shredded coconut
Chocolate chips (dark, milk, or white) to taste

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s at the perfect temperature for baking.
Prepare the Apple Topping: Peel, core, and dice the apples into 1/2-inch pieces. In a medium bowl, combine the diced apples with brown sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon. Toss well to coat evenly, then set aside.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together rolled oats, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well mixed.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, applesauce, maple syrup (or honey), lightly beaten eggs, melted coconut oil (or butter), and vanilla extract until smooth.
Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined, making sure not to overmix to keep the texture light.
Add Optional Mix-Ins: If using, gently fold in chopped nuts, raisins or dried cranberries, and shredded coconut to the oatmeal mixture.
Assemble the Bake: Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. Pour the oatmeal mixture into the prepared dish and spread evenly with a spatula.
Add Apple Topping: Evenly arrange the prepared apple mixture on top of the oatmeal base.
Bake: Place the dish into the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and let cool for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing and serving warm.

Notes

You can substitute maple syrup with honey or agave syrup according to your preference.
Use dairy or plant-based milk such as almond or oat milk to keep it vegan or dairy-free.
For gluten-free, ensure oats used are certified gluten-free.
Add chocolate chips right before baking if you want them to melt slightly; otherwise, sprinkle on top after baking for texture.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and reheat before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Oatmeal breakfast bake, healthy apple bake, baked oatmeal recipe, gluten-free breakfast, apple cinnamon breakfast