Description
Mouthwatering caramel apple oatmeal bake brings comfort and warmth to breakfast tables. Layers of tender apples, sweet caramel, and hearty oats create a delightful morning treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 2 large apples (sliced)
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup (4 tbsps) butter
Instructions
- Arrange apple slices in a single layer across the bottom of a greased baking dish, creating a uniform base for the oatmeal bake.
- Whisk together dry ingredients in a mixing bowl, ensuring cinnamon and brown sugar are evenly distributed throughout the oats.
- In a separate container, thoroughly blend liquid components until eggs are completely incorporated with milk, vanilla, and melted butter.
- Gently pour the liquid mixture over the oat blend, stirring carefully to create a consistent texture without overmixing.
- Spread the combined mixture evenly across the apple-lined baking dish, making sure to cover the fruit completely.
- Generously drizzle caramel sauce across the surface, allowing it to seep into the oatmeal layers.
- Place in a preheated 350°F oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, watching for a golden-brown surface and slightly crisp edges.
- Remove from oven and allow to rest for 10 minutes, letting the bake set and cool slightly.
- Serve warm with an optional additional caramel sauce drizzle for extra indulgence.
Notes
- Toast oats lightly before mixing to enhance their nutty flavor and add depth to the dish.
- Use firm, tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for better texture and balanced sweetness.
- For a gluten-free version, replace regular oats with certified gluten-free oats and check baking powder ingredients.
- Create a lower-sugar option by using sugar alternatives like monk fruit sweetener or reducing caramel sauce amount.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg