Description
Indulge in the warm flavors of fall with this delicious Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or brunch, this dish is a comforting and nutritious way to start your day.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 cups milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter or coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups diced apples (peeled or unpeeled)
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine oats, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together milk, applesauce, maple syrup, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients, stir until combined, then fold in diced apples and nuts if using.
- Bake: Spread the mixture in the baking dish and bake for 35–40 minutes until golden and set.
- Cool and Serve: Let it cool for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This baked oatmeal can be made ahead and reheated for quick breakfasts.
- For a dairy-free version, use plant-based milk and coconut oil.
- Enhance the dish with a drizzle of almond butter or a splash of warm milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
