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Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal

Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal
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Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal is a warm, comforting breakfast that combines rolled oats with juicy apples and aromatic cinnamon for a cozy, wholesome start to your day. Packed with fiber and whole grains, this easy-to-make bake delivers a tender texture with flavorful apple chunks and subtle spice, perfect for busy mornings or relaxed weekends.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 cups milk (dairy or plant-based)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Fruit

  • 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced

Instructions

  1. Prepare the apples: Peel, core, and dice your apples into small, even chunks. This ensures they soften evenly in the oven while still holding their shape to add bursts of juicy flavor throughout the oatmeal.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. This base blends beautifully to infuse every bite with a balanced spice and lift.
  3. Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, egg, maple syrup or honey, and vanilla extract until smooth and homogenous. These wet ingredients will soak into the oats, creating a tender texture after baking.
  4. Mix everything together: Gradually stir the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, folding in the diced apples last to keep them evenly distributed. The batter should be thick but pourable.
  5. Bake to perfection: Transfer the mixture to a greased or parchment-lined baking dish, smooth the top, and bake at 350 °F (175 °C) for about 35-40 minutes, or until the oatmeal is set and golden brown on top.

Notes

  • Choose crisp apple varieties like Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji for best texture.
  • Don’t skip the cinnamon—it is the soul of this recipe; use fresh ground cinnamon for best aroma.
  • If the top browns too quickly, tent it loosely with foil mid-bake.
  • Adjust maple syrup or honey amount to your preferred sweetness level.
  • Let the oatmeal cool before serving to allow it to firm up and slice easily.

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