Apple Cinnamon Baked ChiChi

There’s nothing better than a warm, apple-cinnamon breakfast baking in the oven. This Apple Cinnamon Baked ChiChi takes everything you love about oatmeal bakes — cozy, hearty, and comforting — and upgrades it with protein-packed chickpeas. It’s the kind of breakfast that tastes like dessert but keeps you full all morning long.

Ingredients

• 2 cups Apple Cinnamon ChiChi

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

• ½ teaspoon nutmeg

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• ¼ teaspoon salt

• 1½ cups milk (any kind)

• ¼ cup honey or maple syrup

• 1 egg

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 2 tablespoons melted butter (or coconut oil)

• 1 cup chopped apple

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.

2. Grease a baking dish with butter or oil.

3. In a large bowl, mix together ChiChi, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, and salt.

4. In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, egg, honey or maple syrup, vanilla, and melted butter.

5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.

6. Fold in the chopped apples.

7. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake for 30 minutes, or until golden and set in the center.

8. Top with extra apple slices, a drizzle of honey, or a dusting of cinnamon before serving.

Serving Ideas

Enjoy it warm straight from the oven, or prep it ahead for the week — it reheats beautifully. Try it topped with Greek yogurt or almond butter for an extra boost of protein.