Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal

Baked apple oatmeal topped with apple slices.

5 from 2 votes

Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal

Soft cinnamon-baked apples fill this delicious and easy-to-make Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal that will send swirls of fall scents throughout your house. Perfect for a crowd or for meal prep for busy weeks this oatmeal is a delicious treat the whole family will love.

Prep Time20

Cook Time45

Total Time1 5

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Servings: Servings

Calories: 350kcal

Author: Aimee Mars

Equipment

9x9 Baking Dish
Mixing Bowls
Measuring Cups and Spoons

Ingredients

2⅓ cups Oats
2 teaspoons Cinnamon
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg
2 large Eggs flax eggs will work too
2 cups Whole Milk or non-dairy milk
1/4 cup Oil or butter
6 tablespoons Maple Syrup
1 teaspoon Vanilla
2 large Apples peeled, cored, and sliced into small pieces
3/4 cup Crushed Pecans

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 325ºF and grease or coat with cooking spray a 9x9 baking dish or pan.
Add the oats, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg to a medium-sized bowl and mix the ingredients together well.
Using a separate large mixing bowl whisk the eggs, whole milk, oil, maple, and vanilla together until smooth.
Add the dry ingredients to the bowl with the wet ingredients and stir to combine.
Fold in the chopped apples and pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Top with the chopped pecans, and additional apple slices if desired.
Bake for 45 minutes or until the top begins to turn a golden brown. Serve the oatmeal warm.

Notes

For a beautiful design on top of your oatmeal slice an apple horizontally and layer the slices on top before placing it in the oven to bake.
If you plan on making this for meal prep I suggest letting it cool completely and placing it in the fridge for 30 minutes before you slice it. It will allow the oatmeal to firm up making it easier to cut without crumbling into individual pieces.
Want to bulk up your baked oatmeal even more? Try mixing in some protein powder to help you stay full all morning long.

Storage and Reheating Information:

Leftover Instructions: If you find yourself with leftovers, or plan on making this for meal prep, then you can easily cover the dish with plastic wrap, a lid, or I like to use these reusable beeswax wrap and then place it in the fridge. It will keep for up to a week.
Freezer Instructions: you can also freeze this recipe. Prepare the oatmeal as directed and let it cool completely (I suggest also placing it in the fridge for about 30 minutes to help it firm up), then slice it into individual servings and wrap. If stored in the freezer this oatmeal will last up to 2 months. Let it thaw overnight in the fridge or place each individual piece on a microwave-safe plate and heat it in the microwave for 45 to 90 seconds, or until warm throughout.
Reheating Instructions: If reheating from frozen allow the oatmeal to thaw overnight in the fridge. Then place in the oven at 350º F to heat for about 20 minutes. If you've cut the oatmeal into individual portions you can reheat each piece from frozen in the microwave. Cook each piece in 30-second intervals until heated to the desired temperature.

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