Description
This wholesome Baked Apple Oatmeal combines rolled oats, chopped walnuts, and fresh diced apples with warm spices like cinnamon and ginger. Sweetened naturally with maple syrup and applesauce, it’s a comforting, nutritious breakfast baked to a golden perfection. Easy to prepare and perfect for a cozy morning, this dish is great served warm with a drizzle of milk and extra nuts for added crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Fruit
- 1 cup diced apples (about 1 medium apple)
- ½ cup applesauce
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup milk or almond milk (room temperature)
- 2 eggs (room temperature)
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon pure almond extract
- ¼ cup coconut oil (melted and slightly cooled)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Position the oven rack in the center and preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease or spray an 8- by 8-inch glass baking dish with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mix together the rolled oats, chopped walnuts, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and salt until evenly distributed to ensure every bite is flavorful.
- Add Fruit and Wet Ingredients: Stir in the diced apples, applesauce, milk, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the dry mixture. Mix well to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Incorporate Coconut Oil: Pour in the melted and slightly cooled coconut oil. Stir gently until the mixture is uniform and all components are well incorporated.
- Spread and Bake: Transfer the oatmeal mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the top is set and lightly golden brown, indicating it is cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let the oatmeal cool in the baking dish for at least 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm, optionally drizzling with extra warm milk and sprinkling additional chopped walnuts on top for extra texture and flavor.
Notes
- For best results, ensure milk and eggs are at room temperature to prevent the coconut oil from solidifying when mixing. You can warm eggs by placing them in warm water for a few minutes and microwave milk for 20 seconds.
- To reheat leftover baked oatmeal, place a serving on a plate, drizzle with milk, and microwave for about 30 seconds for a warm, comforting breakfast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 1/6th of the recipe)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
