Oatmeal Apple Breakfast Bake 

This Oatmeal Apple Breakfast Bake is a comforting and nutritious way to start your day. Combining hearty oats with sweet apples and warm spices, it's a wholesome dish that can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature. Perfect for busy mornings or leisurely brunches, this bake is both satisfying and easy to prepare.

Full Recipe:

Ingredients 

• 2 cups rolled oats

• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• ½ teaspoon salt

• 2 cups milk (dairy or plant-based)

• ½ cup unsweetened applesauce

• ¼ cup maple syrup

• 2 large eggs

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced

• Optional: ½ cup chopped nuts (e.g., walnuts or pecans)

Directions

1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, ground cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.

3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, unsweetened applesauce, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.

4. Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until everything is evenly mixed.

5. Add Apples and Nuts: Fold in the diced apples and chopped nuts (if using).

6. Bake: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

7. Cool and Serve: Allow the bake to cool for a few minutes before slicing. Serve warm, topped with additional maple syrup or a dollop of yogurt if desired.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving)

• Calories: Approximately 259 kcal

• Protein: 6g

• Carbohydrates: 39g

• Fat: 7g

• Saturated Fat: 4g

• Cholesterol: 55mg

• Sodium: 217mg

• Potassium: 280mg

• Fiber: 4g

• Sugar: 15g

• Vitamin A: 98 IU

• Vitamin C: 1mg

• Calcium: 168mg

• Iron: 2mg