This hearty breakfast is reminiscent of classic apple pie and will equip you with vitality for these cold winter days.
Course Breakfast & Brunch
Cuisine American
Keyword Gluten-free
Essential Ingredient Oatmeal
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 30 minutesminutes
Total Time 45 minutesminutes
Servings 6people
Calories 250kcal
Author Aimee
Ingredients
3cupsrolled oats
1/2cupkefir
1 1/4cups2% milk
4large eggs
1teaspooncinnamon
1/2teaspoonfine sea salt
1/2teaspoonpure vanilla
2Tablespoonsunsalted butter
1/4cuppure maple syrupor honey
1/2teaspoonbaking soda
1medium applescrubbed
1/2cupchopped hazelnutstoasted
Instructions
The day before serving, stir together oats, kefir and milk. Let stand at room temperature overnight or up to 24 hours.
Preheat an oven to 350F. Oil a 3qt baking dish. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, cinnamon, salt and vanilla.
Melt the butter and stir in the maple syrup. Pour into the eggs and whisk until smooth and incorporated.
Switching to a wooden spoon, stir the soaked oats and the baking soda into the egg, mixing well to combine and breaking up any clumps of oatmeal with the back of the spoon. Quarter and core the apple; grate it on a box grater - skin and all - and stir it into the oats.
Scrape the batter into the prepared dish. Sprinkle the hazelnuts over the top. Optional: add a few slices of apple on the top.
Place baking dish in the middle rack of the oven and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until golden around the edges and the centre is set. Cool slightly, then scoop into bowls and serve with milk.
Notes
Customize this recipe to suit your taste. Try honey in place of maple syrup, pear for apple, coconut oil instead of butter, etc.