Amazing Apple Pie for Breakfast

I love oatmeal bake. Originally made by my cousin, Betsy, when I visited Chicago, I’ve lightened up the original and made it my own. Last fall, I kept making a pumpkin version. This fall, why not try an apple version? I added apple pie spices, fresh apple chunks and chopped walnuts. Drizzle with maple syrup (which you can’t even tell I added to the pics since it absorbed right in), add a spoonful of vanilla yogurt, and top with raisins and cinnamon sugar, and Apple Walnut Oatmeal Bake will make your kitchen smell heavenly and give your tastebuds a frenzy. Plus, it’s such an easy brunch idea or a meal prep for the week. Happy brunchin’!

Ingredients (serves 6).

3 c old-fashioned oats
2 t cinnamon
1/2 t nutmeg
1/4 t cloves
1/8 t cardamom
Pinch of sea salt
2 t baking powder
2 bananas, mashed
1 c unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
2 egg whites
1 t vanilla extract
1/2 apple, chopped
1/4 c chopped walnuts

Directions.

Preheat oven to 350ºF and grease a large rectangular baking pan.
In a large bowl, mix oats, spices, salt and baking powder.
In a microwavable bowl, microwave mashed banana in microwave on high for 30 sec or until banana is melted, gooey and/or caramelized. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk milk, vanilla and egg whites. Stir in mashed banana.
Pour liquid ingredients over dry ingredients. Fold in apples and walnuts. Transfer to greased pan.
Bake 10-12 min or until set and firm.
Let cool before serving. Cut into 6 squares. Top with yogurt (plain non-fat Greek or Siggi’s vanilla skyr), dried or fresh fruit, maple syrup or any toppings of choosing.
Enjoy!