Delicious Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Bake (Print Version)

Warm oatmeal bake with apples, cinnamon, and maple syrup; easy, nourishing breakfast for six.

# What You'll Need:

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

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

12 - 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced

13 - 1/3 cup raisins or dried cranberries (optional)

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with butter or oil.

02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, chopped nuts, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt. Mix thoroughly.

03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, melted butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until fully blended.

04 - Pour wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir until combined. Gently fold in diced apples and dried fruit, ensuring even distribution.

05 - Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly with a spatula.

06 - Bake for 35 minutes or until golden brown and set at the center.

07 - Allow to cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving warm. Accompany with extra milk or yogurt if desired.

01 -

It feels like eating dessert for breakfast, but it actually keeps you full until lunch.
You can toss it together in a single bowl, and swap ingredients based on what’s stocked in your pantry.

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If you forget to grease the dish, cleaning up becomes a battle you won’t win easily.
Tasting the batter before baking helps you adjust the seasoning—I once added too little salt and only realized after it baked.

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Toss apples with a little cinnamon before folding them in for an extra flavor boost.
Let the finished bake rest uncovered; the top stays delightfully crisp.