Baked Apple Oatmeal
This Baked Apple Oatmeal is a warm, cozy breakfast casserole studded with tender apples, rolled oats, and fragrant spices. It’s lightly sweetened and perfect for meal prep or weekend brunch—serve it straight from the oven for a comforting start to your day!
Ingredients
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 –3 large apples Honeycrisp or Gala, peeled and diced
- 2½ cups milk dairy or non-dairy
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup brown sugar or maple syrup/coconut sugar
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ¾ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 tbsp melted butter or coconut oil
- Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans ½ cup raisins or dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease a 9×13″ (or 9×9″) baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and sugar.
- In another bowl, whisk milk, eggs, and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, then stir in melted butter.
- Layer diced apples in the baking dish. Pour oatmeal mixture over.
- Bake for 35–45 minutes, until golden and set.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://wimpysdiner.net/baked-apple-oatmeal/
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use certified gluten-free oats.
- Swap in your favorite fruit (pears or blueberries) or mix-in chopped nuts for extra crunch.
- Leftovers keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days—reheat in the oven or microwave until warmed through.