This apple baked oatmeal is warm, hearty, and just the right amount of sweet. Made with brown sugar, cinnamon, fresh apples, and a crunchy walnut topping, it's oatmeal with a serious upgrade.
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This oatmeal may not be as sweet as a donut, but it's just sweet enough to satisfy any sweet tooth who's also trying to eat healthy. And it's super simple to make too!
Just mix together the ingredients, pop it in the oven, and come back to it after you're done getting ready for the day! And there you have a delicious baked oatmeal made from scratch!
This apple baked oatmeal recipe is...
- vegetarian
- plant-based
- gluten-free
- ready in 1 hour
- a hearty, warm breakfast
Variations
Make it bite-sized!
It's easy to separate this baked oatmeal into individual portions. But if you want to make it even easier, place your batter into muffin tins. That way, your apple baked oatmeal comes out perfect for on-the-go eating!
This will also cut your baking time down to 25-30 minutes, so make sure to watch them. When they're golden brown, remove them from the oven.
Make It Vegan
To make this recipe vegan, just replace the eggs and milk. Replace each egg with either ¼ cups of applesauce or 1 medium, ripe smashed banana.
Replace the milk with any non-dairy milk. I suggest using coconut milk because of the thickness, richness, and fat content. Though it still has less fat than whole milk, it comes closer than other non-dairy milks and will make your baked oatmeal thicker.
Reduced Sugar
For a lighter version, you can replace the brown sugar, with ¾ cup of applesauce. The final result is much softer, but still delicious!
Recipe FAQs
How long can you keep baked oatmeal?
Your baked oatmeal will keep well for 4 days covered in the fridge. Since this recipe can take just over an hour, you may choose prep it the night before so you can have it for breakfast. Because the recipe contains eggs and milk, make sure you refrigerate it.
This recipe also stores well in the freezer for up to 3 months.
What are the best apples to bake with?
Really any type of apple will work for this recipe, but some hold up better in the oven than others. You might try using Jonagold, Honeycrisp, Braeburn, or Pink Lady. Each will have a slightly different sweetness and a slightly different crunch and texture. Try out a couple and let me know your favorite!
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Recipe
Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 ½ Cups oats
- ½ Cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ Cup walnuts chopped, optional
- 2 Eggs
- 2 Cups whole milk
- 2 apples cored and diced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a baking dish and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the oats, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and walnuts.
- Add the eggs and milk, and stir to combine all the ingredients.
- Add the apples and gently fold them into the oatmeal.
- Pour the batter into the baking dish.
- Bake for 60 minutes, or until golden brown.
Notes
- You can substitute ¾ cup of applesauce in place of the brown sugar, if desired. The end result will be softer, but still delicious.
- You can keep the baked oatmeal refrigerated for up to 4 days, or freeze it for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Nutrition details are an estimate, per serving.
Sue D says
Very good! I added cardamom and vanilla. It smells as good as it tastes!