Description

This Apple, Carrot, and Oat Breakfast Bake is a wholesome and delicious baked oatmeal recipe perfect for a nutritious start to your day. It features tender apples and grated carrots combined with hearty rolled oats and warm spices, all baked into a golden, comforting dish. Optional add-ins like raisins, nuts, and seeds boost the texture and nutrition, making it a versatile and satisfying breakfast option suitable for the whole family.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

2 medium apples, peeled and diced
1 medium carrot, grated
2 cups rolled oats
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder

Wet Ingredients

1 ½ cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey (optional, for sweetness)

Optional Add-ins

½ cup raisins or dried cranberries (optional)
¼ cup chopped walnuts or almonds (optional)
1 tablespoon chia seeds or flax seeds (optional, for added nutrition)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease or line a 9×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Prepare the ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the peeled and diced apples, grated carrot, rolled oats, cinnamon, ground nutmeg, salt, and baking powder. Stir to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.
Mix the wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and maple syrup or honey until well combined and smooth.
Combine the wet and dry ingredients: Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir until everything is thoroughly mixed. If you choose to include optional ingredients like raisins, dried cranberries, chopped nuts, or seeds, fold them gently into the batter now.
Bake: Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until the top is nicely golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool and serve: Allow the breakfast bake to cool for 5 to 10 minutes in the dish before slicing into squares. Serve warm, optionally topped with a dollop of yogurt or a drizzle of maple syrup for added flavor.

Notes

You can substitute dairy milk with any plant-based milk such as almond, soy, or oat milk.
For a vegan version, replace eggs with flax eggs (1 tablespoon flaxseed meal + 3 tablespoons water per egg, mixed and rested).
The bake keeps well refrigerated for up to 4 days and can be reheated in the microwave.
Add a handful of chopped nuts or seeds for extra crunch and nutritional boost.
Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of maple syrup or honey, or omit altogether for a less sweet dish.
Use gluten-free rolled oats to make this recipe gluten-free if needed.