Delicious Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Bake (Printable Version)

Warm apple-cinnamon baked oats with maple and nuts — comforting make-ahead breakfast, serve warm.

# What You'll Need:

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

07 - 2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)

08 - 2 large eggs

09 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (or coconut oil)

10 - 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey

11 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

12 - 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced

13 - 1/3 cup raisins or dried cranberries (optional)

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.

02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, chopped nuts, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt until evenly mixed.

03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, melted unsalted butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth.

04 - Add wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Stir gently until fully combined. Fold in diced apples and dried fruit, distributing evenly.

05 - Pour the oatmeal mixture into the prepared dish and spread into an even layer.

06 - Bake for 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.

07 - Allow to cool for 5 minutes before portioning. Serve warm, optionally with a splash of milk or a dollop of yogurt.

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This oatmeal bake turns ordinary mornings into a cozy event, all with one baking dish and minimal fuss.
It's nourishing, endlessly adaptable, and reheats like a dream so leftovers are always a treat.

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Don't try to slice it too soon; the bake needs a few minutes to set or it will crumble.
Grating the apples instead of dicing makes the texture extra moist but a little less chunky.

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Use a mix of apple varieties for more depth—one tart, one sweet really shines.
A generous sprinkle of cinnamon on top before baking gives a picture-perfect finish.