This apple cranberry oat bake is bursting with sweet apples, tart cranberries, and hearty oats—perfect for mornings!
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease an 8 x 8 (inches) baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, combine the oats, dates, chopped apples, cranberries, pecans, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, flour, and salt until well incorporated.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk in eggs, milk, and vanilla extract. Fold together into the dry ingredients.
4. Pour the mixture slowly into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
5. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the oatmeal is set and golden brown on top.
6. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Cut into 8 equal squares.
- Refrigerate for up to five days for meal prep in an airtight container
- Common Substitutions
- Cranberries: fresh or frozen strawberries, blueberries, and bananas
- Skim Milk: any plant-based milk will work
- Pecan: other type of nuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and toasted coconut
Per Serving: Calories: 140, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 105 mg, Total sugars: 0g, Fiber: 3g, Protein: 5g
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