Delicious Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Bake (Print Version)
Warm apple-cinnamon oatmeal bake with oats, apples, and maple syrup; simple, nourishing breakfast for six.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups rolled oats
02 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
07 - 2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (or coconut oil)
10 - 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
11 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
→ Fruit
12 - 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
13 - 1/3 cup raisins or dried cranberries (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, stir together rolled oats, chopped walnuts or pecans, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt until evenly blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, large eggs, melted unsalted butter, maple syrup or honey, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
04 - Pour wet mixture into the bowl with dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Fold in diced apples and raisins or dried cranberries if using.
05 - Pour the oatmeal mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly with a spatula.
06 - Bake in the center of the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until the oatmeal is golden brown at the surface and set in the center.
07 - Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving warm. Optional: Serve with extra milk or a spoonful of yogurt.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You can assemble it the night before and start your day with cozy, baked goodness awaiting you.
- The balance of gooey apples and toasted oats satisfies sweet cravings without a sugar overload.
02 -
- If you skip greasing the pan well, the edges will stubbornly cling on and be a pain to clean.
- I once tried steel-cut oats—too chewy and undercooked, so stick with regular rolled oats.
03 -
- Let the oatmeal bake rest for five full minutes after baking—the slices will hold up better and the flavors deepen.
- A pinch of extra cinnamon on top before baking gives it a beautiful color and triumphant aroma.