Oatmeal Apple Breakfast Bake for a Healthy Morning
A warm and comforting oatmeal apple breakfast bake made with tender apples, hearty oats, and cozy cinnamon spice. Perfect for meal prep and nourishing fall or winter mornings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 medium apples, peeled and diced
2 large eggs
1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
1 1/2 cups milk of choice (dairy or plant-based)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons melted butter or coconut oil
Optional toppings: chopped walnuts or pecans, raisins, dried cranberries, or a drizzle of maple syrup
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, mix rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, maple syrup, milk, vanilla extract, and melted butter.
4. Stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients until combined, then fold in diced apples.
5. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
6. Bake for 35–40 minutes, until the center is set and the top is lightly golden.
7. Let cool slightly before serving and add desired toppings.
Notes
This apple oatmeal bake is ideal for make-ahead breakfasts and reheats well.
Use a mix of sweet and tart apples for the best flavor.
For a vegan version, use flax eggs and plant-based milk.