Description
Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal is a warm, comforting breakfast dish that combines tender baked oats with sweet, fresh apples and aromatic cinnamon. This wholesome, easy-to-make recipe delivers a nutritious, fiber-rich, and filling meal perfect for cozy mornings or meal prepping. Its versatility allows for custom add-ins like nuts, dried fruit, or vegan modifications, making it a delicious and adaptable start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups milk or milk alternative (such as almond, oat, or soy milk)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fruit
- 2 medium fresh apples, peeled, cored, and diced
Instructions
- Prepare the Apples: Peel, core, and dice the apples into small chunks to ensure they soften nicely during baking while maintaining some texture.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Whisk these together to evenly distribute the spices and leavening.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, milk, maple syrup (or honey), and vanilla extract until smooth and well blended.
- Bring It All Together: Add the wet ingredients to the dry oat mixture, then fold in the chopped apples. Stir gently until everything is thoroughly combined.
- Transfer and Bake: Pour the oatmeal batter into a greased baking dish, spreading evenly. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the baked oatmeal to cool slightly before slicing. This resting time helps it set perfectly for serving.
Notes
- Use fresh, firm apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith for the best texture and flavor.
- For a creamier texture, soak the rolled oats in the milk for 10 minutes before mixing.
- Don’t skip the cinnamon; it enhances both flavor and aroma.
- Check doneness by inserting a toothpick to ensure the oatmeal is baked but still moist.
- Serve warm for best taste; leftovers reheat well with a splash of milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg