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Feast-day table

Apple & cinnamon oat bake

A simple breakfast to share on a family celebration morning. This is an original home recipe.

Serves 6 · About 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups milk or a suitable milk alternative
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter or neutral oil
  • 2 medium apples, cored and diced

Make it together

  1. Heat the oven to 375°F / 190°C. Grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
  2. Mix oats, baking powder, cinnamon and salt in a bowl. In a second bowl, whisk milk, egg, maple syrup and melted butter or oil.
  3. Combine wet and dry mixtures, then fold in the apples. Pour into the dish.
  4. Bake for 30–35 minutes until the centre is set and the top is lightly golden. For an egg dish, check the centre reaches 160°F / 71°C. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.

A useful swap

For a milk-free version, use a suitable milk alternative and oil. This recipe still contains egg. Choose certified gluten-free oats if required.

A child’s part

Children can stir the dry ingredients and help lay the celebration table.

Allergen note: Contains egg; dairy version contains milk. Oats and milk alternatives need individual label checks.

A prayer for the table

Lord, thank You for the people and occasions that bring us together. May our celebration make room for others. Amen.

Refrigerate perishable leftovers within two hours (one hour above 90°F / 32°C). Use refrigerated leftovers within three to four days. FoodSafety.gov guidance ↗