Description
A warm, nourishing breakfast dish combining old-fashioned oats and the natural sweetness of apples, perfect for meal prep or a weekend brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 ½ cups milk (or dairy-free almond milk)
- 1 large apple, diced
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk (or almond milk), maple syrup, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Stir in the oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt, combining everything evenly.
- Gently fold in the diced apples and walnuts or pecans, if using.
- Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top turns golden brown and the center looks set.
- Allow cooling for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm, or refrigerate to enjoy later.
Notes
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days. This dish also freezes well.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg