Description
This Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal is a comforting and nutritious breakfast option that’s perfect for fall mornings. Packed with the flavors of apple, cinnamon, and nutmeg, this dish is easy to make and can be enjoyed by the whole family.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons melted butter or coconut oil
Additional:
- 2 medium apples (peeled, cored, and diced)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the milk, maple syrup or honey, eggs, vanilla, and melted butter or coconut oil.
- Combine mixtures: Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir to combine. Fold in the diced apples and nuts, if using.
- Bake: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until the top is golden and the center is set.
- Cool and serve: Allow to cool for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can use any type of apple, but firmer varieties like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith work best.
- For added sweetness, sprinkle brown sugar on top before baking.
- This oatmeal reheats well and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
