Delicious Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Bake (Printable Version)

Warm baked oatmeal with apples, cinnamon, and optional nuts or dried fruit; ready in about 45 minutes for six servings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups rolled oats
02 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - 2 cups whole milk or unsweetened non-dairy milk
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted, or coconut oil
10 - 1/3 cup pure maple syrup or honey
11 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

→ Fruit

12 - 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
13 - 1/3 cup raisins or dried cranberries (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
02 - In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, nuts, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, melted butter or coconut oil, maple syrup or honey, and vanilla extract until well blended.
04 - Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until incorporated. Gently fold in diced apples and raisins or dried cranberries.
05 - Pour the combined mixture into the prepared baking dish. Spread evenly with a spatula.
06 - Place in the oven and bake for 35 minutes, or until the surface is golden brown and set.
07 - Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with extra milk or yogurt if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in minutes and makes enough to feed everyone or leave leftovers for rushed mornings.
  • Every spoonful is packed with autumnal flavor, but it tastes just as special in any season.
02 -
  • Once, I underbaked it because the top was brown, but it hadn’t fully set—always check by gently pressing near the center before taking it out.
  • Letting it rest those few minutes afterward makes neat slices possible (even though eating it fresh out is tempting!).
03 -
  • Cut the apples small for even cooking and no crunchy surprises.
  • Adding a sprinkle of turbinado sugar before baking creates a wonderful crackly top crust.

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