Description

Healthy Baked Apple Oatmeal is a warm, nourishing breakfast that blends tender oats, juicy apples, and aromatic spices. This wholesome, naturally sweetened dish is filling and packed with fiber and essential vitamins, perfect for a quick prep or cozy weekend treat. It’s a one-pan bake that’s easy to customize to your dietary preferences and delivers comforting flavors and textured satisfaction in every bite.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

1 1/2 cups rolled oats
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Wet Ingredients

1 1/2 cups milk or plant-based milk (almond, oat, etc.)
2 large eggs (or 2 flax eggs for vegan version)
1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Fresh Produce

2 medium fresh apples, peeled and diced

Optional Add-ins

1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, optional)
Ground nutmeg, ginger, or cloves (to taste for spiced variations)
Dried cranberries, raisins, or chopped pears (optional mixed fruit)
Dark chocolate chips (handful, optional)
Seeds like chia or pumpkin seeds (for nut-free version)

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Instructions

Preheat and Prepare the Apples: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Peel and dice the fresh apples into bite-sized pieces. Toss them with a bit of cinnamon to bring out their natural sweetness.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, baking powder, salt, and the rest of your chosen spices, ensuring an even distribution of flavors throughout the oatmeal.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth, forming a creamy, slightly sweet base.
Bring It All Together: Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Gently fold in the prepared apples along with any optional nuts or add-ins, stirring just until combined to maintain tenderness.
Bake Until Golden: Transfer the combined mixture to a greased baking dish. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the oatmeal is set and the top is lightly golden brown.
Cool and Serve: Allow the baked oatmeal to cool slightly before slicing and serving, which helps the dish firm up for clean portions.

Notes

Use firm, crisp apples to maintain a pleasant texture during baking.
Do not overmix the batter to keep the oatmeal tender and avoid toughness.
Prepare ahead: flavors improve after resting overnight in the refrigerator.
Bake at a moderate temperature to keep moisture locked in and avoid drying out.
Toast nuts before adding to enhance their crunch and aroma.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of recipe)
Calories: 230
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 130mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 40mg