Description
This Cozy Apple Pie Baked Oatmeal is a warm, comforting breakfast dish that combines the flavors of spiced apples, toasted walnuts, and maple syrup. Baked until perfectly puffed and tender, it’s an easy, wholesome meal ideal for family mornings or meal prep breakfasts, served best with a dollop of creamy Greek yogurt.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 2 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice (or 2 teaspoons cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, and 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Fruit and Nuts
- 2 medium apples (about 1 1/2 cups finely diced and 1/2 cup chopped)
- 1/2 cup toasted chopped walnuts, divided
Optional
- Greek yogurt, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 10×7-inch or 9×9-inch baking dish to prevent sticking during baking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and unsweetened almond milk until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the rolled oats, pumpkin pie spice blend, baking powder, and salt into the wet ingredients. Mix well to ensure spices and leavening are evenly distributed.
- Incorporate Apples and Nuts: Fold in the finely diced apples and 1/4 cup of the toasted chopped walnuts for texture and flavor within the oatmeal mix.
- Transfer to Baking Dish and Add Toppings: Pour the oatmeal mixture into the prepared baking dish. Evenly distribute the remaining 1/2 cup chopped apples and 1/4 cup walnuts over the top for a fresh, crunchy finish.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the oatmeal is puffed and the center is just set, indicating it’s thoroughly cooked.
- Cool Before Serving: Remove from oven and let cool on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes. This allows the oatmeal to set further and makes slicing easier.
- Serve: Enjoy the baked oatmeal warm or cold, optionally topped with a dollop of creamy Greek yogurt for added richness and tang.
Notes
- You can substitute the almond milk with any other milk or milk alternative you prefer.
- Use a mixture of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ground ginger if you don’t have pumpkin pie spice.
- To make this recipe vegan, replace eggs with flax eggs and use vegan butter.
- Storing leftovers in the refrigerator allows you to reheat individual portions throughout the week.
- Feel free to swap walnuts with pecans or almonds for a different nutty flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
