Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal – Eat Your self Skinny

This Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal is a comfortable breakfast made with healthful oats, shredded apples, and heat spices whereas naturally sweetened with maple syrup and plump raisins!  We additionally topped this with crunchy pecans and a scrumptious maple cream cheese glaze!

Word: This publish first appeared on December 11, 2012.  It has been up to date with shiny new images, however it’s nonetheless the identical scrumptious recipe you all love!

Belief me after I say that is EVERYTHING you need for breakfast.  Healthful oats, chunks of scrumptious apples, heat spices, naturally sweetened with maple syrup and plump raisins all drizzled with a maple cream cheese glaze!  Such a comfortable breakfast (or dessert) with a lift of fiber and protein that may simply be thrown collectively in simply 10 minutes and baked within the oven for the right strategy to begin any morning!

This apple cinnamon baked oatmeal recipe has the consistency much like bread pudding and the nice and cozy flavors actually make this dish really comforting.  You too can be ok with sharing this together with your complete household as a result of this baked apple oatmeal is made with actual, healthful substances with out utilizing any butter or oil.  My daughter had a lot enjoyable serving to me make this and wolfed it proper up!

Substances You’ll Want

• Rolled oats – I used whole-grain old fashioned rolled oats for this recipe, simply be sure they’re licensed gluten-free if making GF baked oatmeal.  I don’t suggest utilizing fast oats on this recipe as you would wish barely much less since they’re packed extra tightly when measured out, nonetheless they are going to work if that’s all you could have available
• Shredded apple – the star of of this complete recipe!  I used Honeycrisp apples due to that fantastic tart/candy style, however any kind of apples will work
• Baking powder – acts as a leavening agent to assist this baked oatmeal rise
• Almond milk – I used unsweetened almond milk, however any kind of milk will work on this recipe to soak the oats
• Eggs – provides protein and helps maintain the baked oatmeal collectively.  If vegan, be at liberty to make use of 2 flax eggs (2 tablespoons floor flax + 6 tablespoons heat water)
• Applesauce – I used unsweetened applesauce which takes the place of oil on this recipe and provides much more apple taste, however you can use melted coconut oil and even unsalted butter when you don’t have any unsweetened applesauce available
• Maple syrup – naturally sweetens this baked oatmeal and tastes unimaginable with all the nice and cozy fall spices!  You possibly can additionally use honey, common sugar or brown sugar when you desire
• Vanilla extract – the right taste increase!
• Spices – a mixture of cinnamon, nutmeg and salt (apple pie spice would style wonderful too!)
• Combine-ins – I added in some chopped pecans and raisins for some added crunch and sweetness, however be at liberty to make use of any kind of nuts you like (walnuts style scrumptious on this!) or you can even throw in some chocolate chips
• Maple cream cheese glaze – a scrumptious mixture of cream cheese, maple syrup, cinnamon and just a little almond milk.  Fully non-obligatory, however SO good!

What Apples Ought to I Use to Bake With?

I personally desire Honeycrisp apples when baking due to their candy/tart combo (I additionally at all times occur to have them in our fridge!) they usually maintain up rather well too with out getting mushy.  Be at liberty to make use of whichever selection you want finest although as there are lots of apples which can be nice for baking!  Braeburn, Granny Smith, Cortland, Pink Woman and Golden Scrumptious all make nice choices.

Attempt to keep away from utilizing McIntosh, Gala, Fuji or Crimson Scrumptious apples as they’ll get mushy when baked, however save these for once you need to make applesauce or cider!

How you can Make Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal

• Combine substances.  In a big bowl, whisk collectively the rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt, then put aside.  In a medium bowl, stir collectively the eggs, milk, applesauce, maple syrup, shredded apple and vanilla extract till all mixed.
• Make the batter.  Pour the moist substances in with the dry substances and blend till mixed.  Fold within the raisins after which switch the oat combination to an 8×8 or 9×9-inch ready baking dish coated with non-stick cooking spray.  Sprinkle the highest with chopped pecans (or different chopped nuts similar to walnuts),  desired.
• BAKE!  Bake the oatmeal at 350 levels F for 45 to 50 minutes till the middle has set and a toothpick inserted comes out clear.  Let the oatmeal sit for five minutes to chill earlier than serving.
• Maple Cream Cheese Glaze.  Whereas the oatmeal is baking, place the cream cheese in a microwave-safe bowl and warmth for 15 to 30 seconds, till softened.  Whisk within the maple syrup, milk and cinnamon, mixing vigorously till clean.  Drizzle the glaze over every portion, serve and revel in!

Prepping and Storage

To Retailer: You’ll be able to retailer this baked oatmeal in a sealed, hermetic container within the fridge for as much as 5 days.  When able to re-heat, both cowl your entire baked oatmeal with foil and warmth within the oven at 350 levels F for about 20 minutes or re-heat particular person parts within the microwave or toaster oven.  Good on your weekly meal prep!

To Freeze: This baked oatmeal may also be saved within the freezer for as much as 3 months in a sealed, hermetic container.  Alternatively, you may also slice the oatmeal into particular person parts, wrap them in plastic wrap and retailer them in sealed freezer baggage.

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