Apple Baked Oatmeal

overhead view of apple baked oats in a white square baking dish.

This easy recipe for Apple Baked Oatmeal is so cozy and delicious, it will be your new favorite breakfast to make! With applesauce in place of eggs, and a cinnamon sugar dusting, this simple recipe takes less than an hour start to finish.

Course Breakfast, Brunch

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 40

Total Time 50

Servings servings

Calories 172kcal

Author Kelly Nash

Cost $5

Equipment

Ingredients

2¼ cups old-fashioned oats
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
1¼ cup milk at room temperature
¼ cup maple syrup
½ cup unsweetened applesauce or 2 eggs
3 tablespoon melted coconut oil substitute butter
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup finely chopped apples divided

Cinnamon sugar topping

2 tablespoon granulated sugar
½ teaspoon cinnamon

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°Fahrenheit and spray an 8x8 square baking pan with non-stick spray, or line with parchment paper. Set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together the oats, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
2¼ cups old-fashioned oats, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
Pour in the milk, maple syrup, applesauce, oil, and vanilla. Stir until everything is combined. Gently fold in ¾ cup of the chopped apples.
1¼ cup milk, ¼ cup maple syrup, ½ cup unsweetened applesauce, 3 tablespoon melted coconut oil, 2 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 cup finely chopped apples
Pour the oat mixture into the baking pan, and top with the remaining ¼ cup of apples. Mix the sugar and cinnamon together, and sprinkle on top.
2 tablespoon granulated sugar, ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is lightly golden brown. Allow the oats to cool in the pan for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Top with maple syrup, your favorite nut butter, or apple butter
Let oatmeal cool completely, then slice and store in an airtight container in the fridge for 5-6 days.
To reheat, warm up slices in the microwave or oven.
To freeze, place in a freezer bag or airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 months. Let thaw overnight in the fridge or at room temperature for a few hours.

Nutrition