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Oatmeal Apple Breakfast Bake

Oatmeal Apple Breakfast Bake

This warm and comforting Oatmeal Apple Breakfast Bake is a wholesome way to start your morning. Made with oats, apples, and cinnamon, this healthy breakfast recipe doubles as a light dessert. Perfect for meal prep, brunch, or Easter morning breakfast ideas, it’s an easy and satisfying dish that’s naturally sweet and full of flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Dry Ingredients:
  • 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Wet Ingredients:
  • 2 cups milk or almond/oat milk for non-dairy
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter or coconut oil
  • ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Add-ins:
  • 2 medium apples peeled and thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional
  • Optional Topping:
  • Brown sugar or extra apple slices

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, combine oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk milk, eggs, butter, maple syrup, and vanilla.
  4. Assemble: Place sliced apples in the baking dish and pour oat mixture evenly over them.
  5. Bake for 35–40 minutes, until golden brown and set.
  6. Cool and serve warm with yogurt or honey drizzle.

Notes

  • Use crisp apples like Honeycrisp or Fuji for best flavor.
  • Add chia seeds or raisins for extra texture.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge up to 5 days; reheat with a splash of milk.
  • Freeze portions for up to 2 months.