Warm cinnamon apples, hearty oats, walnuts, and a touch of maple syrup make this cozy breakfast perfect for meal prep.

Prep: 10 minutes | Bake: 35–40 minutes | Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1½ cups unsweetened almond milk or pea milk
• 2 medium apples, diced
• 1 large egg
• ¼ cup pure maple syrup
• ¼ cup chopped walnuts
• 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• Optional: pinch of nutmeg

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease or line an 8×8-inch baking dish.
2. Combine oats, cinnamon, baking powder, flaxseed, salt, and optional nutmeg in a large bowl.
3. In another bowl, whisk milk, egg, maple syrup, and vanilla.
4. Combine wet and dry mixtures, then fold in diced apples and most of the walnuts.
5. Transfer to the dish, sprinkle with remaining walnuts, and bake 35–40 minutes until the center is set.
6. Cool 5–10 minutes before cutting into six squares.

A little heart-health note ♡

Oats contain beta-glucan soluble fiber, which can help lower LDL cholesterol as part of a heart-healthy diet. Walnuts and flaxseed add unsaturated fats.

Storage: Refrigerate covered for up to 4 days, or freeze individual portions.