Description
Apple Baked Oatmeal is a delicious and hearty breakfast dish featuring rolled oats baked with cinnamon-spiced apples, walnuts, and a hint of maple syrup. This comforting recipe is perfect for a cozy morning meal that’s easy to prepare and full of wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- nonstick cooking spray
- 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups milk
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 apples, diced (about 2 cups)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray an 8 x 8-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, stir together the rolled oats, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and kosher salt until combined evenly.
- Add Wet Ingredients and Mix: Pour in the milk, lightly beaten eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla extract into the dry ingredients. Add the diced apples and chopped walnuts, then mix everything well until fully combined.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the oatmeal mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes, or until the oatmeal is set in the center and the top is lightly browned.
- Serve: Allow to cool slightly before serving. Serve warm or hot as a cozy breakfast treat. Enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe can be made with any type of apples, but tart varieties like Granny Smith balance the sweetness nicely.
- For a nut-free version, simply omit the walnuts or substitute with seeds such as pumpkin or sunflower.
- Use dairy-free milk alternatives like almond or oat milk to make this recipe dairy-free.
- To enhance the flavor, you can add a pinch of nutmeg or cloves along with the cinnamon.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated gently in the microwave or oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 256 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
