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Healthy Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal
A wholesome and delicious baked oatmeal recipe packed with apples and warm spices, perfect for a nutritious breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
Liquid ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups unsweetened vanilla almond or cashew milk (any milk product can be used)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup butter or coconut oil (melted)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce (can sub with mashed banana)
Dry ingredients
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (gluten-free as needed)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups finely chopped apple (or 1 small apple (Honeycrisp))
Optional toppings
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Optional garnish
- whipped topping, ice cream, yogurt, nut/seed butter, drizzle of chocolate, maple syrup, and/or fresh fruit
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a baking pan with nonstick spray.
- Mix liquid ingredients in a large bowl, then add dry ingredients and stir until combined. Fold in chopped apple.
- Pour mixture into prepared pan, top with extra apple slices or nuts if desired.
- Bake for 35 minutes until center is almost set. Cool for 5 minutes before serving with toppings.
Notes
This baked oatmeal is easy to customize with your favorite toppings and makes a hearty breakfast.