Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with this Caramel Apple Oatmeal Bake. A comforting breakfast treat loaded with wholesome oats, sweet apples, and a decadent swirl of caramel, this dish is perfect for chilly mornings or weekend brunches.
Ingredients
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Oatmeal Mixture:
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons melted butter or coconut oil
- 2 large eggs
Mix-ins:
- 2 medium apples (peeled, cored, and diced)
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 1/4 cup soft caramels (chopped) or 2 tablespoons caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together milk, maple syrup, vanilla, melted butter, and eggs. Pour into the dry ingredients and mix.
- Add Mix-ins: Fold in apples, nuts, and caramels. Pour the mixture into the baking dish.
- Bake: Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden and set. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- This bake can be made ahead and reheated.
- Drizzle with warm caramel sauce for extra indulgence.
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for flavor contrast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
