Description
Warm caramel apple oatmeal bake delivers comfort straight from homemade kitchen magic. Sweet layers of cinnamon-kissed apples and creamy oats combine for a morning treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 medium apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 2 large eggs
Sweeteners and Flavoring:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Spices and Additional Mix-Ins:
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 350F (175C) and coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray or butter.
- Toss chopped apples with lemon juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg to prevent browning and enhance flavor.
- Combine rolled oats, chopped nuts, and optional raisins in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Whisk milk, maple syrup, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and well-integrated.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry oat mixture, stirring thoroughly to create a consistent batter.
- Distribute half the oat mixture evenly across the prepared baking dish, creating a foundational layer.
- Arrange seasoned apple pieces uniformly over the initial oat layer.
- Carefully spread remaining oat mixture over apples, ensuring complete coverage.
- Slide dish into preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes until the surface turns golden and center sets firmly.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes to stabilize the texture.
- Drizzle caramel sauce generously across the surface for added richness.
- Serve warm, offering a delightful blend of textures and autumn-inspired flavors.
Notes
- Make oat mixture ahead of time to save morning prep, storing dry and wet ingredients separately in refrigerator.
- Swap nuts for seeds like pumpkin or sunflower for nut-free version, maintaining similar crunchy texture.
- Use gluten-free oats and check maple syrup label to create celiac-friendly breakfast option.
- Reduce sugar content by using unsweetened applesauce and minimal caramel drizzle for healthier alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg