Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: chopped nuts or seeds (e.g., walnuts, pecans, almonds) – about 1/4 cup
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs (or flax/chia egg for vegan option)
- 1 1/4 cups milk or plant-based milk
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fruit
- 1 1/2 cups fresh apples, chopped (preferably tart variety like Granny Smith)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and any optional spices or nuts. Stir until well blended.
- Prepare the Wet Mixture: In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth and combined.
- Incorporate Apples: Fold chopped fresh apples into the dry ingredients, ensuring even distribution before adding the wet mixture.
- Combine and Transfer: Pour the wet ingredients over the oat and apple mixture, stirring to combine completely. Transfer the batter into your baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let the Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal cool slightly before serving to allow it to set perfectly.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a balanced sweetness and that hold their shape when baked.
- Let the mixture sit for about 5 minutes before baking to allow oats to absorb moisture and flavors.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of maple syrup or honey according to your preference.
- For extra crunch, sprinkle chopped nuts or seeds on top before baking.
- Check doneness at 35 minutes to avoid overbaking and drying out the oatmeal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free (when using certified gluten-free oats)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
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