Description
This Apple, Carrot, and Oat Breakfast Bake is the perfect way to start your day! Packed with the goodness of apples, carrots, and oats, it’s a wholesome, comforting dish that’s naturally sweetened and full of fiber. This easy-to-make breakfast bake is great for meal prepping and is a nutritious option for busy mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- ½ cup raisins or dried cranberries (optional)
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts or almonds (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flax seeds (optional, for added nutrition)
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.
- Prepare the ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the diced apples, grated carrot, rolled oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and baking powder.
- Mix the wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and maple syrup (or honey).
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir to combine. If using raisins, dried cranberries, nuts, or seeds, fold them in at this point.
- Bake: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let the breakfast bake cool for about 5-10 minutes before slicing into squares. Serve warm, topped with a dollop of yogurt or a drizzle of maple syrup if desired.
Notes
- You can prep this dish ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat individual portions in the microwave or oven.
- Feel free to add other mix-ins like chopped nuts, seeds, or even a handful of berries for extra flavor.
- This recipe can be made vegan by using a plant-based milk and replacing the eggs with flax eggs or chia eggs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (based on 8 servings)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg