Description
This Cinnamon Apple Baked Oatmeal is a comforting and wholesome breakfast dish that combines hearty old fashioned oats with warm cinnamon, sweet apples, and crunchy walnuts.
Ingredients
Scale
- Cooking spray or 1 tablespoon butter (for greasing)
- 2 ¼ cups old fashioned oats
- 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups milk
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup apples, diced
- ⅓ cup walnuts, chopped
- Whipped cream or Greek yogurt
- Apples, sliced
- Nut butter
- Maple syrup or honey
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch square baking pan (2-quart size) using butter or cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Then add the milk, unsweetened applesauce, maple syrup, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly combined.
- Gently fold the diced apples and chopped walnuts into the oat mixture.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until set and golden brown on top.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for about 5 minutes. Slice into 6 large rectangles or 9 smaller squares. Serve warm with toppings if desired.
Notes
- Serve with your choice of whipped cream, Greek yogurt, nut butter, or maple syrup.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- This dish can be prepared ahead of time and reheated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Cinnamon Apple Baked Oatmeal, Healthy Breakfast, Oatmeal Recipe