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Apple cinnamon baked oatmeal in a square baking dish with a serving spatula and a piece missing.
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Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal

This apple cinnamon baked oatmeal is inspired by traditional Amish baked oatmeal and studded with apples, raisins and loads of cinnamon flavor. It's the perfect fall breakfast and great for meal prep.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple baked oatmeal
Servings: 6
Author: Brittany Mullins

Ingredients

  • 2 cups rolled old-fashioned oats
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 cups non-dairy milk I like using unsweetened vanilla almond milk
  • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 1 Tablespoon ground flaxseed
  • 1 Tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup diced apple divided
  • ½ cup raisins

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray an 8x8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
  • In a large bowl, mix together rolled oats, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, almond milk, applesauce, maple syrup, flaxseed, coconut oil and vanilla.
    A woman's hand using a silicone spatula to mix the ingredients for the apple cinnamon baked oatmeal in a large mixing bowl.
  • Fold in raisins and ¾ cup of the diced apples.
    All the ingredients for the apple cinnamon baked oatmeal combined in a large mixing bowl.
  • Pour mixture into prepared baking dish and top with remaining ¼ cup of diced apples. 
    Apple cinnamon baked oatmeal in a square baking dish before being baked and topped with diced apples.
  • Bake about 40 minutes or until the center has set and a toothpick comes out clean. Allow baked oatmeal to cool just a bit before serving. Serve with a drizzle of almond butter, almond milk, or maple syrup. 
    Apple cinnamon baked oatmeal in a square baking dish.
  • Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 days. To reheat the whole baked oatmeal, cover with foil and reheat in a 350°F oven for about 20 minutes. For individual portions, set oven (or toaster oven) to 350°F and bake for 5-10 minutes or reheat in the microwave for 1 minute.

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Notes

  • Oats – Rolled oats work best for baked oatmeal and I don’t recommend swapping them for quick oats or steel-cut oats as the liquid ratio and cook time will differ. If you’re looking for a baked oatmeal recipe that’s made with steel-cut oats I suggest checking out this apple baked steel cut oatmeal recipe instead.
  • Milk – Any non-dairy milk will work here. Almond, oat, soy, or even coconut milk can be used depending on your preference.
  • Sweetener – If you're out of maple syrup, you can substitute with honey or agave syrup. Just note that this will slightly alter the flavor profile.
  • Flaxseed – Chia seeds can be a good alternative to flaxseed if you're looking for another source of omega-3 fatty acids. Or you can use 1 egg if you don’t need this recipe to be vegan.
  • Coconut oil – If you prefer not to use coconut oil, you can substitute with another mild-flavored oil like avocado oil or even melted unsalted butter for a non-vegan option. I’ve also made baked oatmeal without coconut oil and it turned out just fine!
  • Raisins – Feel free to swap out the raisins for other dried fruits like cranberries or chopped dried apricots for a different twist. Another good substitute would be nuts like chopped walnuts or pecans.
  • Spices – If you want to add even more spice to this baked apple oatmeal recipe you could add a dash of nutmeg, ginger, allspice and/or apple pie spice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/6 of recipe | Calories: 229kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Sodium: 291mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 20g