Baked Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
This baked oatmeal combines tender oats with fresh apples and warm cinnamon, creating a hearty breakfast with a slightly chewy texture and a golden, crispy top. The dish is assembled with a mixture of oats, chopped apples, and spices, then baked until set and bubbly, resulting in a comforting, sliceable pudding-like consistency.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Baking Dish
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats old-fashioned preferred
- 2 cups fresh apples firm and crisp, such as Fuji or Honeycrisp, peeled and chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 cups milk dairy or plant-based
- 1 tablespoon butter melted, for greasing
- 1/4 cup brown sugar for topping and extra sweetness
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish with melted butter to prevent sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, ground cinnamon, and brown sugar. Stir until evenly mixed.
- Add the chopped apples, vanilla extract, honey, and milk to the dry mixture. Whisk everything together until the oats are fully coated and the mixture is well combined.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly with a spatula or back of a spoon.
- Sprinkle the top evenly with brown sugar for a crunchy, caramelized crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the mixture is bubbling around the edges.
- Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool slightly—this helps the texture set and makes slicing easier.
- Serve warm, optionally drizzled with additional honey or a dollop of yogurt for extra richness.
