Cinnamon Apple Baked Oatmeal
These apple cinnamon baked oats are warm, cozy, and full of comforting fall flavors. Tender apples, cinnamon spice, and a caramelized brown sugar topping make this breakfast feel like dessert—but with wholesome oats to keep you satisfied.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons ground flax and 6 tablespoons of water (or use 2 eggs)
- 3½ cups milk of choice (dairy or non-dairy)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (or 1½ to 2 tablespoons of maple syrup or agave nectar)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2¼ cups old fashioned oats
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder (use gluten-free if needed)
- ⅓ cup chopped toasted nuts (may be omitted; almonds, walnuts, or pecans may be used)
- ¼ teaspoon table salt
- 1 large apple (peeled and diced)
- ¼ cup firmly packed brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350º F. Grease an 8-inch square baking dish with nonstick spray.
- If using a flax egg: whisk together the flax meal and water. Let sit until it becomes gelatinous about 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, whisk together egg or flax egg, milk of choice, sugar, vanilla, flax meal mixture, oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the nuts and apple.
- Pour into the baking dish. Bake for 40 to 55 minutes or until the center jiggles only slightly. (Note that the outside will start to puff first, and then the inside will follow. At the point the inside is equally puffy, the center should then be just slightly jiggly, and that's when it's done.)
- Set oven to broil. Remove from the oven and sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the top of the oatmeal, spreading with a spoon to cover the surface.
- Broil the oatmeal 4 inches from the heat until sugar bubbles and browns slightly, 1 to 2 minutes. (Watch carefully to prevent burning.)
- Remove the oats from the oven and let sit for about 10 minutes before serving. The oats will firm up as they sit. Serve warm with a drizzle of milk of choice, sweeten to taste with additional brown sugar or maple syrup sprinkled over the top.
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TIPS: Use a sweet, crisp apple such as Honeycrisp or Fuji for the best flavor and texture. Be sure to dice the apples small so they bake evenly into the oats. Let the oatmeal rest after baking—it firms up as it cools and slices more cleanly.
VARIATIONS: Swap the apples for pears for a twist, or stir in raisins or dried cranberries for extra sweetness. Add a pinch of nutmeg or allspice to deepen the cozy fall flavor. For a richer version, mix in a few tablespoons of Greek yogurt or cream cheese before baking.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Serve warm with a splash of milk, a drizzle of maple syrup, or even a dollop of whipped cream for a treat. These oats are also delicious chilled straight from the fridge. Pair with a side of scrambled eggs or Greek yogurt for added protein.
Nutrition
Calories: 234kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 160mgPotassium: 229mgFiber: 4gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 211IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 189mgIron: 2mg
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