Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 apples, peeled and diced
- 2 cups milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup maple syrup, plus more for serving
- 2 tbsp melted butter or coconut oil
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Heat the oven. Preheat to 375°F (175°C). Grease an 8x8-inch (or similar) baking dish.
- Mix. Stir the oats, diced apples, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt in the dish.
- Whisk wet. Whisk the milk, eggs, maple syrup, melted butter, and vanilla; pour over the oat mixture and stir to combine.
- Top. Scatter the pecans over the top.
- Bake. Bake 30-35 minutes until the top is golden and the center is set.
- Serve. Rest 5 minutes. Serve warm with extra maple syrup and a splash of milk.
💡 Bake smarts
Dice the apples small so they turn tender in the bake time. The center should look just set, not jiggly — it firms up as it rests. Leftovers reheat like a dream: microwave a portion with a splash of milk for 60 seconds.
Common questions
Can I make it ahead?
Assemble the night before, refrigerate, and bake in the morning (add 5 minutes). Or bake ahead and reheat portions all week.
Can I use steel-cut oats?
Not in this recipe — they need much more liquid and time. Old-fashioned rolled oats are the right choice.
Can I make it vegan?
Use plant milk, coconut oil, and flax eggs (2 tbsp ground flax + 5 tbsp water).
What apples are best?
Firm sweet-tart apples like Honeycrisp, Gala, or Braeburn hold their shape and flavor.
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