Delicious Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Bake (Printer-friendly)
Warm baked oats with apples, cinnamon, maple and nuts for an easy, nourishing breakfast.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups rolled oats
02 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
07 - 2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (or coconut oil)
10 - 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
11 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
→ Fruit
12 - 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
13 - 1/3 cup raisins or dried cranberries (optional)
# How to Prepare:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, blend rolled oats, walnuts or pecans, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt until evenly distributed.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, melted butter or coconut oil, maple syrup or honey, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with dry ingredients and gently stir until fully combined.
05 - Fold in the diced apples and raisins or dried cranberries, mixing gently to distribute fruit throughout the batter.
06 - Evenly transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the top. Bake for 35 minutes, or until set and golden brown.
07 - Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm with an optional splash of milk or dollop of yogurt.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- No one can resist the crispy edges and gooey apple pockets hiding in every slice.
- It's perfect for prepping ahead, so you can warm up a wholesome breakfast with zero rush.
02 -
- Once, I forgot to grease the dish and lost half my crispy edges stuck to the pan—never again.
- Letting it cool just briefly before cutting actually helps the slices hold together better, which was a game-changer for neat servings.
03 -
- Letting the oat mixture rest for a few minutes before baking ensures the flavors really meld and the oats soak up every drop.
- A drizzle of warm maple syrup over each serving makes breakfast taste like a treat.