Description
Comforting Caramel Apple Oatmeal Bake blends sweet autumn flavors into a hearty breakfast casserole. Warm spices and gooey caramel create a delightful morning experience you’ll savor with every satisfying spoonful.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 2 apples, peeled and sliced
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
Baking & Flavor Ingredients:
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk (or almond milk)
- 1/4 cup butter (or coconut oil)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking dish with a light coating of cooking spray or butter.
- Combine rolled oats, leavening agent, aromatic spices, and a pinch of salt in a spacious mixing vessel.
- In a separate container, thoroughly blend dairy liquid, whisked eggs, fragrant extract, and liquefied butter until smooth.
- Gently merge the liquid and dry components, ensuring minimal mixing to maintain a tender texture.
- Carefully incorporate crisp, thinly sliced orchard fruit into the moistened oatmeal mixture.
- Transfer the entire preparation into the prepared baking vessel, spreading evenly to create a uniform layer.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven and bake for approximately 35 minutes, or until the top turns golden brown and the center sets firmly.
- Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes, allowing the bake to stabilize.
- Generously cascade rich, amber-hued confectioner’s sauce over the surface just before serving.
- Present warm, offering a comforting and indulgent breakfast or brunch delight.
Notes
- Use rolled oats for the best texture and consistent cooking throughout the dish.
- Customize the sweetness by adjusting the amount of caramel sauce or adding a sprinkle of brown sugar before baking.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular oats with certified gluten-free oats and ensure all other ingredients are gluten-free.
- Enhance nutrition by adding chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans for extra crunch and healthy fats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg