Description
This Healthy Apple Baked Oatmeal is a nutritious and comforting breakfast option packed with wholesome oats, fresh apples, warm spices, and a touch of natural sweetness. It’s perfect for meal prep or a cozy morning treat, featuring a tender, golden-baked texture with a delightful blend of cinnamon and nutmeg.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups milk of choice (almond, soy, or dairy)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil or unsalted butter, melted
Add-ins
- 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1/4 cup raisins or dried cranberries (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray or oil to prevent sticking during baking.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until evenly distributed for balanced flavor.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the milk, maple syrup or honey, eggs, vanilla extract, and melted coconut oil or butter until smooth and well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir thoroughly until the mixture is fully blended into a consistent batter.
- Add Apples and Nuts: Gently fold in the diced apples, chopped walnuts or pecans, and raisins or dried cranberries, if using, to incorporate texture and sweetness.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Pour the oatmeal mixture into the greased baking dish, spreading it evenly with a spatula for uniform thickness.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until the top turns golden brown and the center is set, indicating it is fully cooked.
- Cool: Remove from the oven and allow the baked oatmeal to cool for a few minutes to firm up, making it easier to slice and serve.
- Serve: Serve warm on its own or with a splash of milk or a dollop of yogurt for added creaminess and flavor.
Notes
- For a vegan option, use plant-based milk and substitute eggs with flax eggs or a commercial egg replacer.
- Feel free to swap apples for pears or berries according to season or preference.
- Adjust the sweetness by modifying the amount of maple syrup or honey.
- To make it nut-free, omit the walnuts or pecans and substitute raisins with seeds like pumpkin or sunflower.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days and reheated in the microwave or oven.
