Delicious Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal for Everyone
A warm and comforting baked oatmeal featuring apples and cinnamon, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Equipment
- oven
- baking dish
- mixing bowl
- spatula
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups rolled oats (250 grams)
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups diced apples (235 grams, about 1 large apple)
- ½ cup walnuts, roughly chopped (50 grams)
- ⅓ apple thinly sliced apple (about 60 grams)
- Oil for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8x8 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix the wet ingredients: eggs, milk, applesauce, honey, and vanilla extract.
- Add the dry ingredients: rolled oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, and salt, and stir until combined.
- Fold in the diced apples and walnuts, reserving some walnuts for topping.
- Pour the mixture into the baking dish, top with sliced apples and remaining walnuts, and optionally sprinkle with cinnamon.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until firm; cool for 5 minutes before slicing into 9 bars.
Notes
Store cooled bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. To freeze, place individual bars on a plate to freeze for 2 hours, then transfer to a bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost in the refrigerator and reheat in the microwave if desired. Can be served plain or with Greek yogurt and nut butter.