Description
Cinnamon Apple Baked Oatmeal is a warm, comforting breakfast perfect for the fall and winter months. This make-ahead recipe blends hearty oats with sweet apples, warming cinnamon, and a touch of maple syrup, then bakes to a golden, satisfying finish. It’s wholesome, delicious, and great for feeding a crowd or enjoying leftovers throughout the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups old fashioned oats
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup maple syrup (OR brown sugar)
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 2 cups chopped apple
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Mix the ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Stir well to evenly distribute the dry ingredients. Next, add the milk, unsweetened applesauce, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly to break up the eggs and combine all wet and dry ingredients. Finally, gently fold in the chopped apples and pecans to evenly incorporate them into the mixture.
- Add to a casserole dish: Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish to prevent sticking. Spread the oat mixture evenly into the dish, smoothing the top with a spatula to ensure consistent thickness for baking.
- Chill the dish: Cover the casserole dish with plastic wrap or a clean towel and refrigerate overnight. This step allows the oats and flavors to meld, resulting in a better texture when baked.
- Bake the dish: The next morning, remove the dish from the fridge while preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the oatmeal until it is set and the top turns a lovely golden brown, approximately 35 to 40 minutes. Once baked, place the casserole dish on a cooling rack and let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Cinnamon Apple Baked Oatmeal is an easy and delicious make-ahead breakfast for the fall and winter months.
- For a vegan version, substitute eggs with flax eggs and use a plant-based milk.
- You can swap pecans for walnuts or almonds depending on your preference.
- This oatmeal reheats well and makes for great leftovers.
- If you prefer it sweeter, increase the maple syrup or brown sugar slightly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 107 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 44 mg
