Description
This Amish-Style Apple and Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal is a warm, comforting breakfast dish featuring rolled oats baked with tart sweet apples and aromatic spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Easy to prepare and perfect for serving a crowd, this baked oatmeal is delicious served warm or at room temperature, with an optional splash of milk.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup lightly packed brown sugar (more to taste)
Wet Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons butter or coconut oil (melted)
Fruit
- 2-3 large tart sweet apples (like Honey Crisp or Gala), peeled, cored and diced
Instructions
- Prepare the Baking Dish: Lightly grease an 8x12-inch or 9x13-inch baking pan (or 9x9-inch for thicker oatmeal) with nonstick cooking spray and set aside. Preheat the oven to 325°F unless you plan to refrigerate the mixture overnight first.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and brown sugar until combined evenly.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large liquid measuring cup or medium bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and well mixed.
- Mix Wet and Dry: Pour the milk and egg mixture over the oat mixture. Add the melted butter or coconut oil and stir or whisk everything together until fully combined.
- Layer Apples and Oatmeal: Arrange the diced apples evenly over the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Pour the oatmeal mixture over the apples, spreading it out evenly. Optionally, cover and refrigerate overnight at this point if making ahead, otherwise proceed to bake immediately (uncover the dish before baking).
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 45 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the oatmeal is set, with no jiggly center.
- Serve: Serve warm or at room temperature. Optionally, pour a little milk over the top when serving for added creaminess.
Notes
- This baked oatmeal can be made the night before and refrigerated, then baked fresh in the morning.
- You can substitute butter with coconut oil for a dairy-free version.
- Use tart sweet apples like Honey Crisp or Gala for the best flavor balance.
- Adjust brown sugar quantity to taste if you prefer a sweeter oatmeal.
- For thicker oatmeal, use a smaller baking dish.
