Easy Apple Baked Oatmeal – The Perfect Healthy Breakfast!
This Easy Apple Baked Oatmeal is a warm and wholesome breakfast that combines tender oats with sweet-tart apples and warm spices. Perfect for busy mornings, it can be made ahead and enjoyed throughout the week.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 35-45 mins
- Total Time: 28 minute
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats
- 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
- 2 cups Milk (Dairy or Non-Dairy)
- 1 large Egg
- 1/4 cup Melted Butter or Coconut Oil
- 1/4 cup Maple Syrup or Brown Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 2–3 Firm, Sweet-Tart Apples (peeled, cored, and diced)
- Optional: Toasted chopped pecans or walnuts
- Optional: Raisins or dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a separate bowl, combine the milk, egg, melted butter (or coconut oil), maple syrup (or brown sugar), and vanilla extract, whisking until well combined.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Fold in the diced apples and any optional nuts or dried fruit.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly. Bake for 35-45 minutes until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
- Let it cool for 5-10 minutes before serving warm, optionally topped with extra maple syrup, Greek yogurt, or fresh berries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: You can customize the sweetness and spices to your liking. This dish can also be prepared the night before and baked in the morning for a quick breakfast.