Delicious Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Bake (Printable)
Oven-baked oatmeal with apples, cinnamon and maple for a cozy, nourishing breakfast that serves 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 alternative)
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 nonstick spray or butter.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, chopped nuts, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt. Stir thoroughly to distribute the spices and leavening agent evenly.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, melted butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until fully blended.
04 - Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients. Stir until all components are just combined. Gently fold in diced apples and dried fruit, if using.
05 - Spread the oatmeal mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, ensuring fruit is distributed throughout.
06 - Bake in the center of the oven for 35 minutes, or until the top is golden and the oatmeal is set at the center.
07 - Allow oatmeal bake to cool in the dish for 5 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy warm, with additional milk or yogurt if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You can prep it the night before, so morning chaos gets a little less hectic.
- It’s endlessly adjustable for picky eaters and whatever fruit is in the fruit bowl.
02 -
- Once I forgot the salt and the bake turned bland—even sweet recipes need that little bit.
- Letting it sit before slicing prevents crumbling; I learned the hard way when I tried to serve it too soon in my impatience.
03 -
- Toast the nuts before adding for extra crunch and a nutty aroma.
- A sprinkle of raw sugar on top before baking gives the best golden crust—my not-so-secret finishing touch.