Delicious Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Bake (Printable Version)

Cozy apple and cinnamon oat bake with maple and nuts; simple to mix and bake for a nourishing morning.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups rolled oats
02 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
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 unsweetened non-dairy alternative)
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (or melted coconut oil)
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 (optional)

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with butter or oil.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, stir together rolled oats, chopped nuts, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt until evenly mixed.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, melted butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry mixture and stir until fully incorporated. Gently fold in diced apples and dried fruit.
05 - Transfer the oat mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer.
06 - Bake in the preheated oven for about 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
07 - Allow to cool for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm, with extra milk or yogurt if desired.

# Tips from hearthlykitchen:

01 -
  • You get the warm, sweet flavors of apple pie for breakfast—with none of the fuss.
  • Leftovers make mornings feel effortless, even if you woke up late.
02 -
  • Don’t attempt to cut it straight from the oven—it needs those five minutes, or it will fall apart.
  • Adding the apples after mixing wet and dry ingredients helps them keep their shape and doesn’t make the oats gummy.
03 -
  • Try to dice the apples pretty evenly so every bite gets a little fruit—it makes a world of difference.
  • If your maple syrup isn’t super flavorful, a tiny squeeze of lemon brings all the flavors alive.

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