Delicious Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Bake (Printable)

Comforting apple and cinnamon oat bake, sweetened with maple and studded with nuts—ideal for a cozy breakfast.

# What You Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups rolled oats
02 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, optional
03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - 2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy alternative)
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (or melted coconut oil)
10 - 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
11 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

→ Fruit

12 - 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
13 - 1/3 cup raisins or dried cranberries, optional

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, blend rolled oats, chopped nuts, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, melted butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients. Stir gently until fully incorporated.
05 - Fold in diced apples and raisins or dried cranberries until evenly distributed.
06 - Evenly spread the oat mixture into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 35 minutes until set and golden.
07 - Allow to cool for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm, optionally with additional milk or a dollop of yogurt.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The apples turn wonderfully soft and sweet as they bake, filling your kitchen with an irresistible aroma no candle could mimic.
  • It keeps you full for hours, making rushed mornings smoother and even more delicious.
02 -
  • Once, I pulled my bake out too early, and the middle was regrettably gummy—wait for that gentle golden color up top before you trust it’s finished.
  • Swapping quick oats for rolled ones will make the bake fall apart, so stick with hearty oats for the best slices.
03 -
  • If you melt the butter but let it cool just slightly before mixing, it won’t scramble the eggs when combined.
  • Letting the mixed batter sit for five minutes before baking helps the oats soak up flavor and yields a heartier texture.

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