Description
Homemade caramel apple oatmeal bake brings comforting autumn flavors to breakfast tables. Simple ingredients blend deliciously, creating a warm morning treat perfect for weekend gatherings where family will savor each spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 large apples, peeled and diced
- 2 cups milk (or almond milk)
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Sweeteners and Spices:
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Toppings and Garnish:
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- Extra caramel sauce for drizzling
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 350F (175C) and coat an 8×8-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Blend dry ingredients including oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and baking powder in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Whisk liquid components – milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and maple syrup – in a separate container until thoroughly combined.
- Create a foundational layer of diced apples across the bottom of the prepared baking dish, ensuring even distribution.
- Generously cascade caramel sauce over the apple layer, allowing it to seep between fruit pieces.
- Gently spread the oat mixture across the caramel-coated apples, creating an even surface.
- Methodically pour the milk mixture over the oats, ensuring complete and uniform coverage.
- Transfer the dish to the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes until the surface achieves a golden-brown hue and the center sets firmly.
- Remove from oven and embellish with additional caramel drizzle and optional chopped nuts for enhanced texture and visual appeal.
- Serve immediately while warm for optimal flavor and comfort.
Notes
- Swap out regular milk with almond or oat milk to make this dish dairy-free and suitable for lactose-intolerant individuals.
- Reduce maple syrup or use a sugar substitute like stevia for a lower-sugar version that’s diabetes-friendly.
- Toast the nuts before sprinkling on top to enhance their nutty flavor and add a delightful crunch to the oatmeal bake.
- Prep ingredients the night before to save time in the morning, allowing the flavors to meld overnight for a more intense taste profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 257 kcal
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg