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Apple, Cranberry, and California Dates Oatmeal Bake

April 2, 2025

Apple, Cranberry, and California Dates Oatmeal Bake

How to Make Apple, Cranberry, and California Dates Oatmeal Bake

This Apple, Cranberry, and Date Oat Bake is a hearty recipe perfect for any time of year. Made with old-fashioned oats, apples, and the natural sweetness of California Dates, this bake delivers a nutrient-rich dish that has no added sugar. This can be breakfast, a side dish, snack, or dessert. Plus, this oat bake is packed with fiber to keep you full and energized.


10 min prep time


35 min cook time


8servings


1 square

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Step-By-Step Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and lightly grease an 8×8 baking dish. 

  2. In a large bowl, combine the oats, California Dates, chopped apples, cranberries, pecans, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, flour, and salt until well incorporated.

  3. Whisk in the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.

  4. Pour the mixture 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. 

  7. Refrigerate for up to five days for meal prep.

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Nutrition facts

8 Servings



  • Serving Size

    1 square


  • Amount per serving



    Calories





    170

  • % Daily value*

  • Total Fat
    4.5g

    6%

    • Saturated Fat
      1g

      5%
    • Trans Fats
      0g

  • Cholesterol
    50mg

    17%

  • Sodium
    160mg

    7%

  • Total Carbohydrate
    28g

    10%

    • Dietary Fiber
      4g

      14%
    • Total Sugars
      17g
    • Added Sugars
      0g

      0%

  • Protein
    5g

  • Potassium
    259mg

    6%

Ingredients

old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup

skim milk
1 cup

apple (cored and chopped)
1 1/2 large

frozen cranberries
1/2 cup

California Dates (pitted and chopped)
6 medium

pecans
1/4 cup

all-purpose flour
1 tbsp

eggs
2 large

ground cinnamon
1 tsp

ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp

vanilla extract
1 tsp

baking powder
1 tsp

salt
1/4 tsp