Apple Spice Oatmeal Bake

I love anything quick and practical, this recipe checks all the boxes for an easy make ahead breakfast. This Apple Spice Oatmeal Bake has quickly become one of my top weekend prep staples because it’s fast, freezer-friendly, and perfect for the weekdays. Have company coming?  This is a must make. It’s a wholesome, throw it together bake that delivers a lot of flavor without a lot effort and makes chaotic mornings feel so much smoother.

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Dry Ingredients

• Rolled oats
• Einkorn flour
• Baking powder
• Pumpkin pie spice
• Salt

Wet Ingredients

• Whole milk
• Unsweetened applesauce
• Eggs
• Pure maple syrup
• Pure vanilla extract

Mix-ins

• Apples, diced small
• Lemon, squeezed

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Apple Spice Oatmeal Bake

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Cook Time38 minutes mins

Total Time53 minutes mins

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: easy breakfast, make ahead breakfast, oat bake, oatmeal bake

Servings: 9

Equipment

• 1 medium bow
• 2 small bowl
• 1 apple peeler

Ingredients

• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1/3 cup einkorn flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1/2 tsp salt
• Wet:
• 1 1/4 cups whole milk
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 2 eggs
• 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
• 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• Mix-in:
• 2 medium apples diced small
• ½ lemon squeezed
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• ½ tsp cinnamon

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Instructions

• In a small bowl, whisk together 2 cups rolled oats, 1/3 cup einkorn flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice and 1/2 tsp salt.
• In a medium bowl whisk together 1 1/4 cups whole milk, 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce, 2 eggs, 1/3 cup pure maple syrup, 2 tsp pure vanilla extract.
• In a small bowl, mix together 2 medium apples peeled and chopped into small cubs and ½ lemon squeezed for juice, 1 tbsp maple syrup and ½ tsp cinnamon.
• Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and use a spatula to mix until combined.
• Mix in the apples (with lemon juice, maple syrup and cinnamon) until combined.
• Pour into an 8x8 dish lined with parchment paper and bake for 40-45 minutes at 350℉ until cooked through.
• Let cool and serve.

Storage + Freezer Tips

• Fridge: Store for up to 5 days.
• Freezer: Wrap each square in parchment and freeze in a Stasher bag for up to 2 months.
• Reheat: Microwave for 30–45 seconds with a splash of milk to soften.

Substitutions & Variations

• Gluten-free: Swap einkorn flour for 1:1 GF flour.
• Dairy-free: Replace whole milk with oat or almond milk.
• Add crunch: Stir in pecans or walnuts.
• Extra sweetness: Add raisins, cranberries, or a sprinkle of brown sugar on top.
• Protein boost: Mix in collagen or serve with Greek yogurt.

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