Description
Creamy Apple Baked Oatmeal is a warm and comforting breakfast made with tender oats, sweet apples, and warm spices, topped with a naturally sweetened healthy caramel sauce. This nourishing oatmeal bake is perfect for a wholesome and delicious start to your day.
Ingredients
For the Baked Oatmeal
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 apple, peeled and diced
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Healthy Caramel Sauce
- 1/2 cup dates, pitted
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt thoroughly.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, maple syrup or honey, and vanilla extract until fully blended.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Gently fold in the peeled and diced apple.
- Bake: Pour the oatmeal mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes until the oatmeal is set and lightly golden on top.
- Prepare Caramel Sauce: While the oatmeal bakes, blend the pitted dates, warm milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt in a blender until smooth and creamy.
- Serve: Drizzle the healthy caramel sauce over the warm baked oatmeal before serving for a naturally sweet topping.
Notes
- Use almond or oat milk as a dairy-free alternative to regular milk.
- For added texture and flavor, sprinkle chopped nuts such as walnuts or pecans on top before baking or serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
