Description
Hearty “apple, carrot, and oat breakfast bake” delivers warmth and nourishment in one comforting dish. Wholesome ingredients blend seamlessly, promising a delightful morning meal that satisfies and energizes you.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits and Vegetables:
- 2 medium apples, peeled and diced
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and grated
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Liquid and Binding Ingredients:
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup milk (or almond milk)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and lightly coat a 9×9-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Gently fold together diced apples, freshly grated carrots, hearty rolled oats, whole wheat flour, and roughly chopped walnuts in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Create a smooth liquid mixture by whisking eggs, milk, golden honey, fragrant cinnamon, warm nutmeg, leavening powder, and a pinch of salt in a separate container.
- Delicately combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring until ingredients are just incorporated without overmixing.
- Carefully spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish, using a spatula to create a level surface.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, monitoring until the top turns a rich golden brown and a toothpick emerges clean when inserted into the center.
- Remove from oven and let the breakfast bake rest for 5-10 minutes, allowing it to set and cool slightly before cutting into inviting squares and serving while still warm.
Notes
- Customize sweetness by adjusting honey or maple syrup amount based on personal preference or dietary needs.
- Replace walnuts with seeds like sunflower or pumpkin for nut-free version, maintaining crunch and nutritional value.
- Add extra protein by mixing in Greek yogurt or protein powder to boost morning energy and keep you fuller longer.
- Prep ahead by storing cooled breakfast bake in refrigerator for up to 4 days, reheating individual slices for quick morning meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg