Description
This Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal is a warm, comforting breakfast that’s perfect for fall mornings. Packed with wholesome oats, sweet apples, and aromatic spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, this recipe is easy to prepare and can be made ahead for a quick, nutritious start to your day.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons melted butter or coconut oil
Add-ins
- 1 1/2 cups diced apples (peeled if desired)
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish or a similar-sized pan to prevent sticking.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, baking powder, and salt. Stir well to evenly distribute the spices and leavening agent.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, maple syrup or honey, egg, vanilla extract, and melted butter or coconut oil until smooth and well combined.
- Combine wet and dry: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until everything is thoroughly mixed and the oats are well coated.
- Add apples and nuts: Gently fold in the diced apples and chopped walnuts or pecans if using, ensuring even distribution throughout the mixture.
- Transfer and bake: Pour the oatmeal mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
- Cool and serve: Remove the baked oatmeal from the oven and let it cool for 5–10 minutes before serving. Serve as is or with a splash of milk, yogurt, or an extra drizzle of maple syrup if desired.
Notes
- This baked oatmeal can be prepared ahead of time and reheated throughout the week for a quick breakfast option.
- Serve warm with milk, yogurt, or a drizzle of maple syrup to enhance flavor and creaminess.
- For variation, substitute apples with pears or add raisins for a different fruity twist.
- Peeling the apples is optional depending on your texture preference.
- Nuts are optional; feel free to omit or substitute with your favorite seeds or nuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approximately 1/6 of the dish)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
