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Baked Oatmeal With Apples and Cinnamon – Cozy, Make-Ahead Breakfast

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Old-fashioned rolled oats (not quick or steel-cut)
  • Apples (2 medium; Honeycrisp, Gala, or Granny Smith)
  • Ground cinnamon
  • Ground nutmeg (optional)
  • Baking powder
  • Salt
  • Milk (dairy or unsweetened almond/oat milk)
  • Eggs
  • Pure maple syrup or honey
  • Vanilla extract
  • Unsalted butter or coconut oil (melted)
  • Chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans, optional)
  • Raisins or dried cranberries (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish with butter or oil.
  2. Peel (optional) and dice the apples into small, bite-size pieces. You want about 2 cups.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups rolled oats, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional), and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk 1 3/4 cups milk, 2 eggs, 1/3 cup maple syrup, 2 teaspoons vanilla, and 3 tablespoons melted butter or coconut oil.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir until combined. Fold in the diced apples and, if using, 1/3 cup chopped nuts and 1/3 cup raisins.
  6. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle a little extra cinnamon on top if you like.
  7. Bake for 35–40 minutes, until the center is set and the top is lightly golden. The edges should be slightly crisp.
  8. Cool for 10 minutes. Slice and serve warm with a splash of milk, a drizzle of maple syrup, or a dollop of yogurt.