Description
Start your day with a wholesome and delicious Apple, Carrot, and Oat Breakfast Bake that’s perfect for meal prep. This baked oatmeal is filled with cozy spices, sweet apple, and nutritious carrots, making it a satisfying and nutritious breakfast option.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 medium apple, grated
- 1/2 cup grated carrot
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil or melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk milk, maple syrup or honey, eggs, vanilla extract, and melted coconut oil or butter.
- Combine mixtures: Stir the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until well combined.
- Add mix-ins: Fold in grated apple, grated carrot, and nuts if using.
- Bake: Pour the mixture into the baking dish and bake for 35–40 minutes until set and golden brown.
- Serve: Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze in individual portions.
- Reheat in the microwave or oven.
- You can use almond milk and skip the nuts for a nut-free version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
