Maple Apple Baked Oatmeal
Enjoy the cozy flavors of fall with this Maple Apple Baked Oatmeal! Sweetened naturally with maple syrup and applesauce, this spiced oatmeal bake is perfect for a hearty breakfast or meal prep. Packed with apples, warm spices, and pecans, it's a wholesome and flavorful way to start your day.
Ingredients
- Dry Ingredients: Rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt
- Wet Ingredients: Eggs, applesauce, milk, maple syrup, ginger, vanilla, and olive oil
- Mix-ins: Fresh apples and raw pecans
Instructions
- Prepare Dish: Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and cloves.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk eggs, then add applesauce, milk, maple syrup, ginger, vanilla, and olive oil. Mix until smooth.
- Assemble Batter: Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, then stir in chopped apples and pecans (reserve some pecans for topping).
- Bake: Spread the batter evenly in the prepared dish, sprinkle reserved pecans on top, and bake for 45–55 minutes until set and golden brown. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Pro Tip: Freeze leftovers in portions for an easy, grab-and-go breakfast option!
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breakfast