Description
Delicious and hearty Apple Baked Oatmeal featuring a warm blend of cinnamon, maple syrup, and chopped apples, perfect for a nutritious and comforting breakfast.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups milk
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 apples, diced (about 2 cups)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray an 8 x 8-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, stir together the rolled oats, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and kosher salt until evenly mixed.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Add the milk, lightly beaten eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients along with the diced apples and chopped walnuts. Mix everything well to combine all flavors.
- Transfer and Bake: Pour the oat mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven until the oats are set and the top is lightly browned, approximately 40 to 45 minutes.
- Serve: Remove from oven and serve hot or warm for a cozy, nutritious breakfast.
Notes
- For a dairy-free option, substitute the milk with almond or oat milk.
- Use fresh apples for the best texture and flavor; you can also swap walnuts for pecans or omit nuts for a nut-free version.
- Ensure the oats are old fashioned rolled oats for optimal texture; quick oats may result in a mushier bake.
- Maple syrup can be replaced with honey if preferred.
- Let the baked oatmeal cool slightly before serving to make slicing easier.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 256 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
