Description
This cozy Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Bake is warm, hearty, and filled with chunks of apple, hints of cinnamon, and the natural sweetness of maple syrup. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a comforting snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 cups milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 2 medium apples, diced
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter or coconut oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla, and melted butter.
- In another bowl, combine oats, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, and diced apples.
- Pour the dry mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Pour the wet mixture over the oats and shake gently to distribute. Top with walnuts if using.
- Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes until golden and set.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with optional drizzle of syrup or milk.
Notes
- Use rolled oats for the best texture—avoid instant oats.
- Try pears or berries instead of apples for a fun twist.
- To make it vegan, use flax eggs and plant-based milk.
- Leftovers reheat beautifully with a splash of milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 55mg