Description
Enjoy a cozy and flavorful breakfast with this delicious Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal. Perfect for chilly mornings, this dish combines hearty oats, warm cinnamon, sweet apples, and crunchy nuts for a satisfying start to your day.
Ingredients
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Oatmeal Mixture:
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Liquid Mixture:
- 2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons melted butter or coconut oil
Additional:
- 1½ cups diced apples (peeled if desired)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease an 8×8-inch or 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, maple syrup, egg, vanilla, and melted butter.
- Combine mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until combined. Fold in the diced apples and nuts, if using.
- Bake: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is golden and the center is set.
- Cool and serve: Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For extra sweetness, sprinkle a little brown sugar on top before baking.
- Serve warm with yogurt, milk, or a drizzle of maple syrup.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 5 days and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
