Description
A warm, comforting baked apple oatmeal that combines tender, spiced apples with hearty rolled oats for a nutritious and delicious breakfast. Perfect for cozy autumn mornings, this easy-to-make recipe is naturally sweetened and packed with fiber and wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons butter or coconut oil, melted
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
Fruits & Extras
- 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
- Optional toppings: chopped nuts, Greek yogurt, additional maple syrup, nut butter, shredded coconut
Instructions
- Prepare the Apples: Peel, core, and chop the apples into small, bite-sized pieces. Toss them with a sprinkle of cinnamon and a little maple syrup, then set aside to infuse the flavors.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir until evenly mixed to ensure balanced flavor and texture throughout the oatmeal.
- Whisk the Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, vanilla extract, melted butter or coconut oil, and maple syrup or honey until smooth. This mixture will bind and soften the oats and apples while baking.
- Combine Everything: Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir well until combined. Gently fold in the prepared apples to distribute them evenly through the mixture.
- Bake to Perfection: Transfer the oatmeal mixture into a greased baking dish. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden and the center is set. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Choose firmer apple varieties like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp to hold shape during baking.
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid mushy oats.
- Add a crunchy texture by sprinkling chopped nuts or granola on top before baking.
- Use freshly ground cinnamon and nutmeg for best flavor.
- Adjust creaminess by adding a little more milk if desired.
- For a vegan version, substitute the egg with a flax or chia egg, use plant-based milk and coconut oil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg