Description
Baked Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal with Maple Syrup is a warm and comforting breakfast that combines wholesome oats, tender apples, and sweet maple syrup for a delightful morning treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 2 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled and chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 cups milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Prepare the Apples: In a bowl, toss chopped apples with half of the cinnamon. Set aside.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, remaining cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Stir well.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, and maple syrup until fully blended.
- Bring It All Together: Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients along with the spiced apples. Stir gently until just combined.
- Bake Away: Pour the mixture into your prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Bake for 30-35 minutes until set and slightly golden on top.
- Serve Warm: Allow to cool slightly before serving warm from the dish. Drizzle with extra maple syrup if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute apples with pears or add walnuts for extra crunch. For additional spice, consider adding a pinch of nutmeg.