Description
A wholesome and hearty Apple, Carrot, and Oat Breakfast Bake perfect for a nutritious start to your day. This baked breakfast combines tender apples, grated carrots, rolled oats, and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, enhanced with optional add-ins such as raisins, nuts, and seeds. It’s naturally sweetened with maple syrup or honey and baked to a golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 medium apples, peeled and diced
- 1 medium carrot, grated
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 ½ cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey (optional, for sweetness)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Optional Add-ins
- ½ cup raisins or dried cranberries
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts or almonds
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flax seeds
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 and ensure easy removal.
- Prepare the ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the peeled and diced apples, grated carrot, rolled oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and baking powder. Mix these dry ingredients well to distribute the spices evenly.
- Mix the wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and maple syrup or honey until fully blended and smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients bowl. Stir everything together until just combined. Fold in any optional additions like raisins, dried cranberries, chopped nuts, or chia/flax seeds gently for added texture and nutrition.
- Bake the breakfast bake: Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating the bake is fully cooked.
- Cool and serve: Allow the baked dish to cool for 5 to 10 minutes in the pan. Slice into squares and serve warm. Optionally top with a dollop of yogurt or an extra drizzle of maple syrup to enhance the flavors and moisture.
Notes
- Use rolled oats for best texture; instant oats may result in a mushier bake.
- To make it dairy-free, substitute milk with almond, oat, or soy milk.
- Maple syrup and honey are optional; adjust sweetness to your preference or omit for less sugar.
- Chia and flax seeds add extra fiber and omega-3 fatty acids.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat before serving.
- For a nuttier flavor, toast the walnuts or almonds before adding them.
