Description
Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Bake is a warm, comforting, and nutritious breakfast dish featuring tender baked oats combined with fresh apple chunks and fragrant cinnamon spice. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients, this wholesome bake delivers a satisfying balance of taste and texture that is perfect for busy mornings or leisurely weekends. Customizable and family-friendly, it offers a guilt-free indulgence packed with whole grains, fiber, and natural sweetness.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon powder
- 1 1/4 cups milk or dairy-free alternative
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh apples (preferably Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
Optional Add-Ins
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, or your choice)
- 1/4 cup dried fruit (raisins, dried cranberries, or chopped pears)
- Pinch of nutmeg or ginger (for extra spice)
- Swirl of almond or peanut butter for richness
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare the Pan: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a baking dish to ensure the oatmeal bake doesn’t stick and bakes evenly.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, baking powder, and cinnamon. Stir well to distribute the spices evenly throughout the oats.
- Add Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Slowly pour this mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until everything is just combined.
- Fold in Apples and Extras: Mix in chopped apples and any optional mix-ins like nuts, dried fruit, or spices, making sure they’re evenly spread through the batter.
- Bake Until Set: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for about 35 to 40 minutes. The oatmeal bake should be golden around the edges and set in the center.
Notes
- Use fresh, crisp apples such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for best flavor and texture.
- Do not overmix the batter; stir just until combined to keep the bake tender.
- Allow the bake to cool a few minutes post-baking to firm up and allow easier slicing.
- Customize the spice level by adjusting cinnamon or adding nutmeg and cloves.
- For a creamier texture, substitute half the milk with Greek yogurt or sour cream.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Reheat by microwaving for 1-2 minutes or warming in a 325°F oven for about 10 minutes, adding a splash of milk to retain moisture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: apple cinnamon oatmeal bake, baked oatmeal, healthy breakfast, gluten free oatmeal, fall breakfast, easy baked oats
