Description
A comforting and flavorful baked oatmeal infused with apples and cinnamon, perfect for cozy breakfasts or snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 ½ cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 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 (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).
- Whisk together the milk, eggs, applesauce, maple syrup, and vanilla until well combined.
- 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.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared dish and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
- Let it cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm with extra milk, cream, or maple syrup.
Notes
This dish can be prepared the night before for an easy breakfast. Customize with your favorite fruits or nuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg