Cinnamon Apple Baked Oatmeal: Cozy make-ahead comfort
Start your day with this comforting Cinnamon Apple Baked Oatmeal. It’s a perfect make-ahead breakfast that tastes like dessert but is packed with wholesome ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups milk (any kind)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons melted butter or coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 medium apple, peeled, cored, and diced
- Optional toppings: chopped nuts, extra cinnamon, yogurt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×9 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, maple syrup, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Fold in the diced apple.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the oatmeal is set and lightly golden on top.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Add your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For a firmer texture, you can bake it a few minutes longer.
- If you prefer a sweeter oatmeal, add a little more maple syrup.
- You can substitute pears for apples if you like.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 300-350 (depending on milk and sweetener)
- Sugar: Approx. 15-20g
- Sodium: Approx. 200mg
- Fat: Approx. 10-15g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 5-8g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 5-7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 40-45g
- Fiber: Approx. 5-7g
- Protein: Approx. 8-10g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 60mg
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