Description
Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal is a warm, comforting breakfast dish featuring old fashioned oats baked with fragrant cinnamon, apple pieces, and a touch of maple syrup. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for fall mornings, providing a wholesome and naturally sweet start to your day with the cozy flavors of apples and cinnamon.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups old fashioned oats
- 1 3/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk (or milk of your choice)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup (can use brown sugar or honey)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter or coconut oil, slightly cooled
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup diced apples (Honeycrisp recommended)
Optional Toppings
- Whipped cream
- Yogurt
- Nut butter
- Drizzle of maple syrup or honey
- Sprinkle of brown sugar
- Dash of cinnamon
- Splash of milk
- Apple slices
- Dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside to prevent sticking during baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the old fashioned oats, ground cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Stir thoroughly to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the unsweetened vanilla almond milk, unsweetened applesauce, pure maple syrup, melted butter or coconut oil, beaten eggs, and pure vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredient mixture into the bowl containing the dry ingredients. Stir well to incorporate everything evenly.
- Add Apples: Gently fold in the diced apples to the oatmeal mixture, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Transfer and Bake: Pour the prepared oatmeal mixture into the greased baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the oatmeal has set and the top is golden brown.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving. Add optional toppings such as whipped cream, yogurt, nut butter, drizzle of maple syrup, or a dash of cinnamon to enhance the flavor as desired.
Notes
- This easy baked oatmeal is a fall breakfast favorite, perfect for meal prepping and reheating.
- You can swap maple syrup with honey or brown sugar based on your preference.
- Use any type of milk you prefer such as dairy or plant-based milk.
- Try different apple varieties like Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Granny Smith for varied flavors.
- Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 4 days and reheat gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 259 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 217 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
