Description
A warm and comforting Apple Cranberry Baked Oatmeal that combines the natural sweetness of applesauce with tart cranberries and cozy spices. Perfect for a nutritious breakfast or brunch, this baked oatmeal is easy to prepare and packed with wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened apple sauce
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp baking powder
Fruits
- 1 cup cranberries (fresh or frozen, sliced in half)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 375ºF to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the oatmeal evenly.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the apple sauce, eggs, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, salt, and baking powder until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add milk: Pour in the milk and whisk again until the mixture is thoroughly smooth without any lumps.
- Prepare cranberries and oats: Slice the cranberries in half if they’re whole; no need to thaw if using frozen. Add them to the wet ingredients along with the rolled oats and gently stir until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Transfer to baking dish: Pour the oatmeal mixture into a 2-quart casserole or baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 45 minutes, or until the top turns a light golden brown and the oatmeal is set and no longer sticky in the center.
- Serve: Enjoy the baked oatmeal hot straight from the oven or allow it to cool and refrigerate for later servings.
Notes
- Using unsweetened applesauce helps control the sweetness—adjust brown sugar amount if you prefer it sweeter.
- Fresh or frozen cranberries both work well; if frozen, no need to thaw before slicing and adding.
- This recipe is easily doubled for larger gatherings, just increase baking time slightly and use a larger baking dish.
- Try topping with nuts or a drizzle of maple syrup for extra texture and flavor.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 4 days and can be reheated in the microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
