Description
Crispy edges enveloping soft, sweetly spiced apple chunks and baked oatmeal—a delightful breakfast or dessert that feels like a warm, cozy embrace.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 3/4 cups almond milk
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 medium apples, diced small
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease an 8×8 casserole dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt, mixing them until well blended.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the almond milk, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla until you have a smooth mixture.
- Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with dry ingredients, stirring until everything is combined.
- Gently fold in the diced apples and chopped pecans, ensuring an even distribution.
- Transfer the mixture to your greased baking dish and press down gently. For an augmented presentation, top with additional apple chunks and pecans.
- Place it in the oven and bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes until the edges are golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Once baked, let it cool for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a lower-sugar option, consider using stevia or monk fruit sweetener instead of maple syrup. This dish is also great for meal prepping!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg