Delicious Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Bake (Printable Version)
Cinnamon-spiced baked oats with diced apples and a drizzle of maple for a cozy, nourishing morning.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups rolled oats
02 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
07 - 2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
10 - 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
11 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
→ Fruit
12 - 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
13 - 1/3 cup raisins or dried cranberries
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, chopped nuts, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt until well blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, large eggs, melted unsalted butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until fully incorporated. Fold in diced apples and dried fruit.
05 - Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly. Bake for 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
06 - Allow to cool for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm, optionally with extra milk or a spoonful of yogurt.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You can prep everything in one bowl—less mess, more time to savor your coffee.
- It turns boring oats into something cozy, fragrant, and crowd-pleasing, whether you’re feeding family or just yourself.
02 -
- If you use quick oats, the bake ends up soggy and sad—stick to rolled oats for best texture.
- Letting it cool for a few minutes makes slicing neater and the flavor deeper.
03 -
- Double the recipe if you want leftovers—they go fast at brunches.
- Add a pinch more salt if you use unsalted nuts to amp up the flavors.