Delicious Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Bake (Printable)
Comforting apple and cinnamon baked oats with nuts or raisins, ready in under an hour for a hearty breakfast.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups rolled oats
02 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
07 - 2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (or coconut oil)
10 - 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
11 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
→ Fruit
12 - 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
13 - 1/3 cup raisins or dried cranberries (optional)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
02 - Combine rolled oats, nuts, baking powder, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, melted butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until fully blended.
04 - Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir gently until evenly incorporated.
05 - Fold in the diced apples and raisins or dried cranberries until distributed throughout the mixture.
06 - Spread the oatmeal mixture evenly into the prepared 9x9-inch baking dish.
07 - Bake at 350°F for 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
08 - Allow to cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving warm. Optionally top with extra milk or a spoonful of yogurt.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You can prep this bake ahead, and it tastes even better the next day—almost like a kept secret in the fridge.
- The combination of soft baked apples, nuts, and oats gives it a cozy texture that's honestly hard to resist at breakfast.
02 -
- Skipping the greasing step means you might lose half your bake to the pan—a lesson I learned with a sigh.
- Letting the oatmeal sit before eating gives the flavors a chance to bloom and the texture a chance to set, making each bite perfect.
03 -
- Chop the apples into even, small pieces—uneven chunks can throw off baking time and texture.
- Using warm milk for the wet mix helps everything blend and keeps the bake extra comforting.