Description
This Apple Baked Oatmeal recipe is a comforting and wholesome breakfast dish featuring rolled oats, fresh diced apples, and crunchy walnuts, all combined with warm cinnamon and sweet maple syrup. Baked to perfection, it offers a hearty, flavorful, and nutritious start to your day.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups milk
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 apples, diced (about 2 cups)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray an 8 x 8-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and kosher salt, stirring well to distribute the spices evenly.
- Add Wet Ingredients and Fruit: To the dry mixture, add the milk, lightly beaten eggs, maple syrup, vanilla extract, diced apples, and chopped walnuts. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the oatmeal mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out smoothly.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes, or until the oatmeal is set in the center and the top is lightly browned.
- Serve: Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Serve the baked oatmeal hot or warm for the best flavor and texture. Enjoy your hearty breakfast!
Notes
- The recipe is very versatile; feel free to swap walnuts for pecans or almonds.
- Use gluten-free oats if you require the recipe to be gluten free.
- Adding a splash of cream or yogurt on top when serving can enhance creaminess.
- For a vegan version, substitute eggs with flax eggs and use plant-based milk.
- Ensure apples are diced evenly to allow a consistent bake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 256 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
