Description
Oatmeal Apple Breakfast Bake is a hearty and flavorful dish blending tender apples, old-fashioned oats, and warm spices. Perfect for a comforting breakfast or snack, this easy-to-make recipe is nutritious, satisfying, and ideal for make-ahead mornings.
Ingredients
- For the bake:
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced
- 1 ½ cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup apple juice or water
- ½ cup pecans, finely chopped
- For the glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Prepare the Apples: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Toss diced apples with lemon juice; set aside.
- Process the Oats: Blend oats in a food processor to a coarse meal consistency.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, mix processed oats, flour, baking soda, and cinnamon.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add vanilla, salt, and eggs one at a time.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually combine dry ingredients with creamed mixture, alternating with apple juice.
- Fold in Apples and Pecans: Gently fold in apples and pecans.
- Bake: Spread batter in a greased 9×13″ dish. Sprinkle remaining pecans on top. Bake 25–30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool.
- Prepare the Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
- Serve: Drizzle glaze over cooled bake. Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- For added flavor, mix in dried cranberries or raisins.
- Substitute pecans with walnuts or almonds as desired.
- Gluten-free adaptation: Use certified gluten-free oats and flour.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
