Description
A warm and hearty baked oatmeal infused with sweet apples and cinnamon, perfect for cozy fall mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 ½ cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup applesauce (unsweetened)
- ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 ½ cups chopped apples (peeled if desired, about 2 medium apples)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a medium baking dish (about 8×8 or 9×9 inches) to ensure a perfect bake.
- Whisk together the milk, eggs, applesauce, maple syrup, and vanilla until well combined and creamy.
- Stir in the oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until everything is blended together harmoniously.
- Fold in the chopped apples and walnuts or pecans if you’re using them, adding a lovely crunch and depth of flavor.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared dish and spread it evenly to have even baking throughout.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, until the center is set and the top is golden brown and inviting.
- Let it cool slightly before serving, enjoying that wonderful anticipation.
Notes
Try variations like adding berries, pumpkin puree, or chocolate chips for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg