Description
This Baked Oatmeal with Apples recipe is a wholesome and comforting breakfast option that combines hearty oats with sweet apples, warm spices, and nuts for added crunch. Perfect for a cozy morning treat or meal prep for busy weekdays.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Baked Oatmeal:
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 1/2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup or honey
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 medium apples, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, maple syrup, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Add dry ingredients: Stir in the oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and baking powder.
- Incorporate apples and nuts: Fold in the diced apples and nuts, if using.
- Bake: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake for 35-40 minutes until set and golden.
- Cool and serve: Let the baked oatmeal cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm with additional syrup or yogurt if desired.
Notes
- This baked oatmeal can be made ahead and reheated.
- Experiment with different apple varieties like Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Granny Smith.
- For extra texture, sprinkle a bit of brown sugar on top before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
