Description
Hearty Oatmeal Apple Breakfast Bake delivers comforting morning magic with layers of sweet apples and warm spices. Creamy oats and tender fruit create a nourishing start that will energize you through the busiest mornings.
Ingredients
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Fruits and Produce:
- 4 cups Granny Smith apples (peeled and cubed)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) apple juice or water
Dry Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (50 g) old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons (10 g) baking soda
- 2 teaspoons (4 g) ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 g) salt
- 3/4 cup (75 g) pecans (chopped)
- 3/4 cup (90 g) powdered sugar
Wet Ingredients and Extras:
- 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) milk
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375°F and coat a 9″x13″ baking dish with a light layer of grease to prevent sticking.
- Dice the apples and toss them with fresh lemon juice to prevent browning, then set the mixture aside.
- Create a dry mixture by grinding oats into a coarse texture, then combine with flour, baking soda, and ground cinnamon.
- Cream butter and sugar until smooth, then introduce vanilla extract, salt, and eggs one at a time, whisking thoroughly between each addition.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with apple juice to maintain a consistent batter texture.
- Gently incorporate the prepared apple pieces and half of the pecans into the batter, ensuring even distribution.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly and sprinkling the remaining pecans across the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the breakfast bake to cool completely, then drizzle with a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and milk.
- Slice into squares and serve at room temperature for a delightful morning treat.
Notes
- Customize Texture by grinding oats into different consistencies for a more or less chunky breakfast bake.
- Swap Nuts by using almonds, walnuts, or skipping nuts entirely for nut-free diets or personal preferences.
- Make Gluten-Free easily by substituting regular flour with a certified gluten-free flour blend to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Reduce Sugar Content by using alternative sweeteners like honey, maple syrup, or reducing the total sugar amount for a healthier version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg