Description
Tender chunks of apple are baked with hearty rolled oats, warm cinnamon, and a touch of sweetness to create a comforting Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal that’s perfect for a nutritious breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups Old Fashioned Oats
- ½ cup White Sugar
- ½ cup Brown Sugar, packed
- 2 tsp Baking Powder
- 2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 1 tsp Table Salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup Milk
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- ½ cup Salted Butter, melted and cooled
Fruit
- 1 ½ – 2 cups peeled and chopped apple chunks
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare baking dish: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease an 8×8 glass baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the oats, white sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt. Stir well to evenly distribute the ingredients.
- Add wet ingredients: Pour in the milk, lightly beaten eggs, and vanilla extract into the dry mixture. Whisk until all ingredients are well combined and form a uniform batter.
- Incorporate melted butter: Whisk the cooled melted salted butter into the mixture to add richness and moisture.
- Fold in apples: Gently fold the peeled and chopped apple chunks into the oatmeal batter to evenly distribute the fruit.
- Bake the oatmeal: Pour the oatmeal mixture into the prepared baking dish and place it in the preheated oven. Bake for 45 minutes or until the center is set and the edges are lightly browned.
- Cool and serve: Allow the baked oatmeal to cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with milk or a dollop of whipped cream if desired.
Notes
- For a gluten free version, use certified gluten free oats to avoid cross-contamination.
- To make it dairy free, substitute the butter with coconut oil or butter flavored coconut oil, and use coconut milk or any plant-based milk substitute instead of regular milk.
- Freezing tip: Cool baked oatmeal to room temperature uncovered, then tightly cover with double foil and freeze until solid. Transfer to a deep freezer after freezing. Consume within 2 months for best quality.
- If doubling the recipe, use a 9×13 baking pan to accommodate the larger quantity.
- Store cooled oatmeal covered in the refrigerator and reheat individual servings in a toaster oven, oven, air fryer, or microwave. Consume leftovers within 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
