If you love fall flavors, don’t miss my Apple Cinnamon Bread! It tastes like fall in every single bite, and you won’t be able to get enough of that cinnamon sugar crust. For a classic apple dessert, try this Apple Crisp with Gala Apples! It’s an ideal dessert to make when the temperatures drop.
There’s absolutely nothing like the scent of fresh apples baking with warm spices in the oven! Your whole family will stumble out of bed faster than ever to tuck into a bowl of this apple baked oatmeal.
It’s loaded with different textures thanks to the oats, apples, raisins, and walnuts, and the warm spices and slightly sweet flavor make it so satisfying. It’s lovely served with a drizzle of maple syrup and some Greek yogurt for a super-fast, healthy breakfast on those busy mornings!
What is Apple Oatmeal Bake?
This heavenly apple oatmeal bake is a type of baked oatmeal, making it a fantastic option for meal prep. You’ll combine tart apples with rolled oats, sugar, milk, and other flavor-boosting ingredients to get a warm, fluffy oatmeal you can store in individual portions and enjoy all week.
It’s the perfect breakfast for fall! You can also try this apple cinnamon roll bake for dessert. And for a boost in protein and to keep you going all day try baked oats with protein powder.
Baked Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal Ingredients
- Apples: Tart apples can stand up to the rich flavor of cinnamon and brown sugar and have a classic apple flavor.
- Old fashioned rolled oats: It’s best to use old fashioned oats, not quick oats or steel cut oats.
- Light brown sugar: Add a rich caramel flavor to this cinnamon apple oatmeal bake with light brown sugar.
- Baking powder: Baking powder will give this baked apple oatmeal recipe a nice, fluffy texture.
- Cinnamon: This is a classic pairing with apple, giving this apple cinnamon oatmeal a nostalgic flavor!
- Salt: Salt will draw out the flavors to make this healthy baked oatmeal even more satisfying.
- Milk: Use either non-dairy milk or regular cow’s milk to plump up the oats.
- Eggs: These will bind the oat mixture together and help it rise.
- Vanilla extract: The scent of vanilla immediately makes any recipe taste sweeter!
- Melted butter: Choose unsalted to keep your oats from getting too savory.
- Walnuts: Add a little crunch with chopped toasted walnuts.
- Raisins: Dried raisins will plump up in the oven and add some sweetness to match the tart apples.
How to Make Apple Oatmeal Bake
STEP 1: Preheat the oven to 325°F. Nonstick cooking spray or butter a 9×9-inch baking pan.
STEP 2: Arrange the chopped apples in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Set aside.
STEP 3: In a medium bowl, whisk together the oats, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
STEP 4: In a large liquid measuring cup or large bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, and vanilla.
STEP 5: Add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Add in the melted butter, the raisins, and half of the nuts. Stir to combine.
STEP 6: Pour the mixture into the baking dish over the apples. Sprinkle the remaining nuts on top. If you are making overnight oats, now is when you will cover the dish and pop it in the refrigerator.
STEP 7: Bake for 40-45 minutes, until the top is golden brown and set.
Tips for Success
- You can substitute any type of apples, but green ones like Granny Smith apples are the best for baking!
- For easy serving, take a minute to spray your pan with cooking spray or butter it up!
- Quick-cooking oats can easily become overcooked. Regular rolled oats are ideal for making the best baked apple oatmeal!
- It can be tempting to skip the butter, but that’s how you get the perfect crust on your baked oatmeal!
- Try making steel cut oats in an instant pot!
Recipe Variations
- Used different dried fruits: The raisins are optional, and you can even replace them with dried apricots, cherries, blueberries, cranberries, or even a little candied ginger!
- Replace the nuts: Walnuts are a classic option with apple, but crunchy pecans would taste great, too.
- Adjust the spices: Warm cinnamon is a perfect match for apples, but you can substitute apple pie spice for even more warm spices.
- Sweeten with maple syrup: To use a more natural sugar, try sweetening these oats with sweet maple syrup instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you make baked apple oatmeal the night before?
For an easy breakfast the next day, prep your baked oatmeal the night before and let the oats soak up every drop of that milk mixture all night long. The extra rest will make the oats even softer and more tender. Be sure not to refrigerate for more than approximately 12 hours, as the oats can begin to break down. To bake, just preheat the oven and then bake like normal!
What’s the difference between baked oats and oatmeal?
Both baked oats and oatmeal are two different ways to enjoy rolled oats as part of a wholesome breakfast. Your classic bowl of oatmeal is typically made by cooking rolled oats with water or milk, spices, and brown sugar on the stovetop until tender and creamy. Baked oatmeal is slightly different as it usually includes eggs, melted butter, and baking powder. Then, it’s baked in the oven until it has a light, fluffy cake-like texture and crunchy golden brown crust.
Can you make vegan apple baked oatmeal?
Absolutely! It’s so easy to use almond milk or coconut milk instead of cow’s milk, and you can easily replace the butter with melted coconut oil. Instead of chicken eggs, use flax eggs for the perfect rise.
How to Store & Reheat
How to refrigerate Apple Oatmeal Bake? Cut your baked oatmeal into individual slices and store each one in an airtight container, or cover the entire baking dish with plastic wrap. The apple oatmeal bake will last well in the fridge for 4-5 days.
How to keep at room temperature? If you are making this baked oatmeal as a delicious breakfast for a party, it’s fine to leave the entire baked oatmeal on the counter for 2 hours or so. The leftovers should then be refrigerated.
How do you reheat Baked Apple Oatmeal? For a warm, apple cinnamon breakfast, pop your serving of baked oatmeal in the microwave for 1-2 minutes and enjoy!
Can I Freeze Apple Oatmeal Bake?
How to freeze Apple Oatmeal Bake? Leftover oats freeze really well! Be sure to wrap the servings with plastic wrap, then store them in a freezer safe bag. They will stay fresh for a maximum of 6 months. Let the frozen oatmeal thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
Try these other apple recipes!
- Apple Puff Pastry Turnovers
- Hot Spiked Apple Cider
- Crustless Iron Skillet Pumpkin Apple Pie
- Apple Cider Slushie
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Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal
Ingredients
- 3 large gala, honey crisp, or Granny Smith apples, peel, core, chop into 1/2 inch pieces
- 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/2 cup raisins
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. Nonstick cooking spray or butter a 9×9-inch baking pan.
- Arrange the chopped apples in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the oats, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a large liquid measuring cup or large bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, and vanilla.
- Add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Add in the melted butter, the raisins, and half of the nuts. Stir to combine.
- Pour the mixture into the baking dish over the apples. Sprinkle the remaining nuts on top. If you are making overnight oats, now is when you will cover the dish and pop it in the refrigerator.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, until the top is golden brown and set.
Recipe Notes
- Used different dried fruits: The raisins are optional, and you can even replace them with dried apricots, cherries, blueberries, cranberries, or even a little candied ginger!
- Replace the nuts: Walnuts are a classic option with apple, but crunchy pecans would taste great, too.
- Adjust the spices: Warm cinnamon is a perfect match for apples, but you can substitute apple pie spice for even more warm spices.
- Sweeten with maple syrup: To use a more natural sugar, try sweetening these oats with sweet maple syrup instead.
- Oatmeal will last 4-5 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
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