Description
Comforting Caramel Apple Oatmeal Bake delivers warm autumn flavors in one irresistible breakfast casserole. Sweet apples and rich caramel swirl through hearty oats, inviting you to savor each spoonful of seasonal morning magic.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 large apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- 1 1/2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients and Toppings:
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (or honey)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (or coconut oil for a dairy-free option)
- 1/3 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350°F and coat a 9×9-inch baking dish with a light layer of grease.
- Blend dry elements including oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a spacious mixing vessel.
- Whisk liquid components – milk, eggs, vanilla extract, melted butter, and brown sugar – in a separate container.
- Integrate wet and dry mixtures, stirring until thoroughly incorporated and uniform in consistency.
- Gently incorporate diced apples, distributing them evenly throughout the oatmeal base.
- Transfer the combined mixture into the prepared baking dish, ensuring smooth and level surface.
- Artfully cascade caramel sauce across the top of the oatmeal mixture, creating an appealing drizzle pattern.
- Position the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, monitoring until the surface turns golden and the center sets firmly.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool for several minutes, permitting the texture to stabilize.
- Serve warm, optionally embellishing with additional caramel drizzle or a dollop of whipped cream for enhanced indulgence.
Notes
- Swap out regular milk for dairy-free alternatives like almond or oat milk to make this recipe vegan-friendly and suitable for lactose-intolerant individuals.
- Reduce sugar content by using unsweetened caramel sauce and replacing brown sugar with monk fruit sweetener for a lower-calorie version.
- Enhance nutrition by adding chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts for extra protein and healthy fats, creating a more balanced breakfast option.
- Prepare the dish ahead of time by assembling everything the night before and refrigerating, then bake in the morning for a quick and convenient breakfast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg