Description
Apple Baked Oatmeal with Chocolate and Ginger is a warm, comforting breakfast that combines the sweetness of fresh apples with rich chocolate and a hint of ginger. Perfect for chilly mornings, this one-bowl recipe is not only easy to prepare but also customizable with your favorite fruits or nuts. Bake it ahead of time for leisurely brunches or busy weekdays, and watch as it fills your kitchen with an irresistible aroma that invites everyone to the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 2 cups milk (or non-dairy alternative)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup diced fresh apples
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix rolled oats, cocoa powder, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and maple syrup until smooth.
- Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients and fold in diced apples gently.
- Pour into the greased baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (127g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 60mg