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Oatmeal Apple Breakfast Bake Recipe

Oatmeal Apple Breakfast Bake Recipe
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This Oatmeal Apple Breakfast Bake is a warm, comforting dish perfect for a wholesome start to your day. Made with tart Granny Smith apples, hearty oats, crunchy pecans, and a sweet vanilla glaze, this bake combines textures and flavors in every bite. It’s an easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing breakfast or brunch option that balances sweetness with a touch of cinnamon spice and nutty goodness.

Ingredients

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Fruit and Acid

  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 4 cups Granny Smith apples, peeled and cut into ¼” cubes (about 6–8 apples)
  • 1/4 cup apple juice (or water)

Dry Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 Tbsp milk (for glaze)

Nuts

  • 3/4 cup pecans, finely chopped and divided

Instructions

  1. Prepare Oven and Apples: Place rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 375 degrees F. Coat a 9″ x 13″ baking dish with cooking spray and set aside. Toss diced apples with lemon juice in a medium bowl to prevent browning; set aside.
  2. Make Oat Flour and Combine Dry Ingredients: Pulse the oats in a food processor or blender until they resemble coarse cornmeal. Sift together flour, baking soda, and cinnamon into a small bowl. Add oat flour and stir to combine; set aside.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl or stand mixer, beat butter and granulated sugar for about 4 minutes until light and fluffy. Scrape down bowl sides, then add vanilla extract and salt. Beat in eggs one at a time, fully incorporating each before adding the next.
  4. Combine Batter: Add half of the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir to combine. Add apple juice and mix thoroughly. Stir in remaining dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in diced apples and half of the chopped pecans until distributed evenly.
  5. Bake: Transfer batter to the prepared baking dish and evenly sprinkle the remaining pecans on top. Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
  6. Prepare and Add Glaze: While the bake cools, whisk powdered sugar and milk together until smooth. Drizzle glaze over the cooled breakfast bake, slice into portions, and serve.

Notes

  • Use Granny Smith apples for their tartness which balances the sweetness of the bake.
  • Ensure the butter is softened for easier creaming with sugar.
  • The apple juice can be substituted with water if preferred.
  • To make ahead, prepare the batter and refrigerate overnight before baking.
  • This dish can be served warm or at room temperature.
  • Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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