Delicious Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Bake (Printable)
Warm apple-cinnamon oatmeal bake with oats, diced apples, maple and cinnamon — cozy breakfast, makes 6 servings.
# 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)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.
02 - In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, nuts, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, melted butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until well blended.
04 - Add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture and stir until fully combined. Gently fold in diced apples and dried fruit.
05 - Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish, spread evenly, and bake for 35 minutes or until golden brown and just set.
06 - Allow the oatmeal bake to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm, with additional milk or a spoonful of yogurt if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It lets you prep ahead so breakfast feels unrushed and special, even on Mondays.
- The apples turn sweet and tender, and the cinnamon makes your kitchen smell like a hug.
02 -
- If you skip greasing the pan, cleanup becomes a truly sticky disaster—I learned that pre-coffee.
- A sprinkle of extra cinnamon on top just before baking gives unbeatable aroma and a subtle crust.
03 -
- Chop apples finely so every bite has a bit of fruit—large chunks sometimes sink to the bottom.
- Let the oatmeal set before slicing; if you scoop too early, it can crumble (but it’ll still taste heavenly!).