Here’s a warm, cozy Oatmeal Apple Bake recipe that’s perfect for breakfast or a healthy dessert. It’s simple to make, customizable, and great for meal prep.
🍎 Oatmeal Apple Bake
🕒 Prep Time: 10 mins
🍽️ Cook Time: 35-40 mins
👨👩👧👦 Serves: 6
Ingredients:
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2 cups rolled oats
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1½ tsp cinnamon
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½ tsp nutmeg (optional)
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½ tsp baking powder
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¼ tsp salt
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2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
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2 large eggs
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⅓ cup maple syrup or honey
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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2 tbsp melted butter or coconut oil (plus more for greasing)
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2 apples, peeled, cored, and diced
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½ cup chopped nuts or raisins (optional)
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×9 inch baking dish.
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In a large bowl, mix oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, and salt.
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In another bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla, and melted butter/oil.
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Combine wet and dry ingredients, then fold in diced apples (and nuts/raisins if using).
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Pour mixture into the baking dish, spreading evenly.
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Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is golden and the center is set.
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Let cool for 5–10 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm!
✅ Tips:
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Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a nice contrast, or sweeter ones like Honeycrisp.
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Add a sprinkle of brown sugar or oats on top before baking for a crunchy topping.
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Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days; reheat in the microwave or oven.
