Description

This comforting and nutritious Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal is the perfect make-ahead breakfast. Loaded with wholesome oats, juicy apples, and warm cinnamon, it’s a delicious way to start your day. Easy to customize and perfect for busy mornings, this recipe will become a family favorite!

Ingredients

3 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp recommended)
Optional toppings: chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans), maple syrup, a dollop of yogurt, fresh berries

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Add Apples: Gently fold in the diced apples.
Pour into Dish: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
Bake: Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool Slightly: Let cool slightly before serving.
Serve: Serve warm with your favorite toppings such as chopped nuts, maple syrup, a dollop of yogurt, and fresh berries.

Notes

Variations: Add 1/2 cup of raisins, cranberries, or chocolate chips for a different flavor profile. You can also substitute the apples with other fruits like pears or blueberries. For a crispier topping, sprinkle a mixture of oats, brown sugar, and melted butter over the baked oatmeal during the last 10 minutes of baking.

Tips: To prevent the edges from burning, cover the baking dish with foil during the first 20 minutes of baking. Make sure the baking dish is well-greased.

Allergies/Intolerances: For a dairy-free version, use non-dairy milk. Ensure toppings are also dairy-free. For a gluten-free version, use certified gluten-free rolled oats. Verify all other ingredients are also gluten-free.

Taste Preferences: Adjust the amount of cinnamon and nutmeg to your liking. If you prefer a sweeter breakfast, add more maple syrup to the individual servings.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Breakfast, Brunch
Method: Oven
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
Calories: 250 kcal
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 80mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 7g
Cholesterol: 55mg

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