Delicious Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Bake (Printer-friendly)
Warm, cinnamon-spiced baked oatmeal with apple chunks and optional nuts, comforting breakfast for chilly mornings.
# 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 Guide:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly combine rolled oats, chopped nuts, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, melted unsalted butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until fully blended.
04 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Gently fold in the diced apples and optional dried fruit.
05 - Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Bake for 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
06 - Allow to cool for 5 minutes before portioning. Serve warm, with additional milk or yogurt if preferred.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The oats bake up with tender apples and a golden crust that somehow tastes even better on day two.
- This is a forgiving recipe if you oversleep or need breakfast for a brunch crowd who never arrives on time.
02 -
- If you skip greasing the dish, you’ll be scraping oat bits for days—don’t ask me how I know.
- I once forgot to add salt and couldn’t figure out why the bake tasted dull; a little salt truly makes the sweetness shine.
03 -
- Let your apples rest with a squeeze of lemon juice for a fresh edge and to keep them from browning.
- Don’t overmix—just fold until combined for the best, most tender texture.