Warm and Wholesome Apple Oatmeal Bake for Autumn Mornings
This warm and wholesome oatmeal bake combines apples and spices, making it a perfect dish for autumn mornings. It's easy to prepare and can be enjoyed warm with various toppings.
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 2 medium apples peeled and diced
- ½ cup brown sugar or maple syrup
- ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- ½ cup raisins or dried cranberries
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, almond milk, brown sugar or maple syrup, applesauce, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.
- Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well blended.
- Gently fold in the diced apples, walnuts or pecans, and raisins or dried cranberries.
- Transfer the mixture into the greased baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the top is golden brown and edges are crisp.
- Remove from the oven and cool for a few minutes before slicing.
- Serve warm, optionally with maple syrup or yogurt.
Notes
Serve warm with a drizzle of maple syrup or yogurt for added flavor.