Description
Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal is a warm, comforting, and nutritious breakfast dish combining tender rolled oats with sweet fresh apples and fragrant cinnamon. This easy-to-make baked oatmeal provides a cozy, naturally sweet flavor perfect for energizing mornings or as a wholesome snack or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups milk or plant-based milk
- 1 large egg (or flax egg for vegan option)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups fresh apples, chopped into bite-sized pieces
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Your Baking Dish: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking dish with butter or non-stick spray to prevent sticking and ensure easy serving.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt to evenly distribute the spices and leavening agents.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth and well-blended, creating a custardy base.
- Fold in Apples: Gently fold the chopped fresh apples into the dry mixture, allowing their juiciness to infuse the oats during baking.
- Pour and Bake: Pour the wet ingredients over the oat mixture and stir until just combined. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Bake for 35-40 minutes until the top is golden and the oatmeal is set but still slightly soft to the touch.
- Cool and Serve: Let the baked oatmeal cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving to allow flavors to meld and for easier portioning.
Notes
- Use fresh, crisp apples to maintain texture and add a refreshing contrast.
- Do not overmix ingredients to keep the texture tender and fluffy.
- Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Adjust cinnamon to your taste for bolder or subtler warmth.
- Allow the oatmeal to rest before serving so it firms up and slices neatly.
- Prep Time: 10 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: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg