Apple and Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal Recipe
A warm and comforting Apple and Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal recipe, perfect for a wholesome breakfast or snack. This dish combines rolled oats, spices, and fresh apples, baked to golden perfection with a tender, custard-like texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¾ tsp salt
- ½ cup lightly packed brown sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 2½ cups milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 tbsp melted butter or coconut oil
Produce
- 2–3 large apples (Honeycrisp or Gala), peeled and diced
Instructions
- Prep the Dish: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) to ensure even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and brown sugar until evenly combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk milk, eggs, and vanilla extract thoroughly to create a smooth mixture.
- Assemble Mixture: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry oat mixture and stir well. Then, fold in the melted butter or coconut oil, ensuring an even distribution.
- Layer Apples: Spread the diced apples evenly in the prepared baking dish to form the base layer.
- Pour Oatmeal Mixture: Pour the combined oatmeal mixture over the apples, spreading it out evenly.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the oatmeal is set but still moist.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the baked oatmeal to cool slightly before serving warm. This helps it set further and enhances the flavors.
Notes
- Make-Ahead: Assemble the baked oatmeal the night before, cover, and refrigerate. Bake in the oven fresh in the morning for a quick breakfast.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Reheat portions in the microwave or oven before serving.
- Freezing: Cool completely, slice, and wrap portions individually to freeze up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
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