Baked Oatmeal with Apples and Bananas
The flavors of apple pie in breakfast form! Made with simple healthy ingredients, this easy recipe will leave you satisfied all morning. Perfect for your weekly meal prep!
Servings: 5 servings
Ingredients
- 3 cups apples approximately 2 medium, any variety, cut into ½ inch pieces, peeled or unpeeled
- 1 medium ripe banana approximately ½ cup
- 1 cup milk any kind
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup or honey
- ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole rolled oats uncooked
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon divided
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F. Grease a 9x9 baking dish.
- Place the cut apples in a single layer in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the apples with ¼ teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Cover with foil.
- Bake for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, smash the banana with a fork. Make sure there are no large chunks left. Add the milk, egg, maple syrup, applesauce, and vanilla. Whisk until completely combined.
- Add the oats, baking powder, salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix until fully combined.
- Remove the baking dish of apples from the oven. Pour the oat mixture over the baked fruit, ensuring it is even throughout the dish.
- Sprinkle the walnuts on the top.
- Bake, uncovered, for 35-40 minutes, or until it’s golden brown.
- Serve warm.
Notes
Keep leftovers refrigerated for up to 5 days.
Reheat individual portions in the microwave.
Reheat individual portions in the microwave.