Delicious Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Bake (Printable version)
Spiced apple oatmeal bake with maple, oats and walnuts — cozy, easy-to-reheat breakfast.
# 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 with butter or nonstick spray.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, chopped nuts if using, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt until well incorporated.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, melted butter or coconut oil, maple syrup or honey, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients. Stir gently until thoroughly combined. Fold in diced apples and dried fruit if desired.
05 - Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly with a spatula.
06 - Place dish in the oven and bake for 35 minutes, or until the top is golden and the center is set.
07 - Allow oatmeal bake to cool for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with additional milk or yogurt if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- This oatmeal bake is the secret weapon for busy mornings—just reheat and it tastes freshly made.
- The maple-sweet apples and crunchy nuts make each slice feel like a slice of apple pie, minus the guilt.
02 -
- I learned (the messy way) that letting it cool for just a bit prevents it from falling apart when you cut it.
- Chopping the apples too large leaves them crunchy—dice them small for the softest, juiciest pockets.
03 -
- Lightly toast the nuts first for even more flavor depth—they're addictively crunchy in the bake.
- A small drizzle of cream or extra maple syrup on top makes an otherwise ordinary breakfast downright luxurious.