Baked Apple Oatmeal With Greek Yogurt (Printable)

Tender baked oats with juicy apples and warm spices, topped with creamy Greek yogurt for a comforting breakfast.

# What You'll Need:

→ Oatmeal Base

01 - 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 ½ cups milk (dairy or unsweetened non-dairy)
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - ⅓ cup pure maple syrup or honey
05 - 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter or coconut oil
06 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
07 - 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
08 - ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
09 - ½ tsp baking powder
10 - ¼ tsp salt

→ Apples

11 - 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
12 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
13 - 1 tbsp brown sugar (optional)
14 - ¼ tsp ground cinnamon

→ Topping

15 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
16 - 2 tbsp pure maple syrup or honey
17 - ¼ cup toasted walnuts or pecans, chopped (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, melted butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
03 - Add oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to the wet mixture. Stir until well combined and evenly distributed.
04 - In a separate bowl, toss diced apples with lemon juice, brown sugar, and cinnamon until coated.
05 - Gently fold the apple mixture into the oat mixture, taking care not to overmix.
06 - Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly with a spatula.
07 - Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is just set.
08 - Let the baked oatmeal cool for 5–10 minutes before cutting to allow it to set.
09 - While oatmeal cools, mix Greek yogurt with 2 tablespoons maple syrup until smooth and creamy.
10 - Cut baked oatmeal into squares. Serve warm or at room temperature topped with sweetened Greek yogurt and chopped nuts, if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The texture is somewhere between a cozy cake and a bowl of oatmeal, making it feel special without any fuss
  • You can assemble it the night before and just pop it in the oven, which changed my entire morning routine
  • The warm spices and sweet apples make the whole house smell incredible
02 -
  • The center will still look slightly soft when you take it out but it firms up beautifully as it cools
  • Letting it rest for at least 5 minutes makes cutting much easier and cleaner
  • Cold leftovers are actually fantastic straight from the fridge with a spoon
03 -
  • Use certified gluten-free oats if you need this to be gluten-free, as regular oats are often processed with wheat
  • The yogurt topping can be made ahead and stored separately for up to three days

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