Description
This Amish-Style Apple and Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal is a comforting and customizable breakfast dish featuring warm spices, apples, and oats. Perfect for busy mornings or leisurely brunches.
Ingredients
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¾ tsp salt
- ½ cup lightly packed brown sugar
- 2½ cups milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 tbsp melted butter or coconut oil
- 2-3 large apples (Honeycrisp or Gala), peeled and diced
- Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- Optional: ½ cup raisins or dried cranberries
- Optional: A drizzle of caramel sauce for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch or 9×9-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and brown sugar.
- In another bowl, whisk milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, add melted butter or coconut oil, and stir to combine.
- Spread diced apples evenly in the prepared baking dish and pour the oatmeal mixture over the top.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight if prepping ahead.
- Bake for 35-45 minutes, until golden and set. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use different fruits like berries or bananas for variety.
- Substitute flax eggs and plant-based ingredients for a vegan version.
- Add a splash of milk before reheating to maintain creaminess.
- Store in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
