Description
This Amish-Style Apple and Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal is a comforting, wholesome breakfast dish featuring rolled oats baked with fresh apples, warm cinnamon, and a touch of maple syrup. It’s easy to prepare, nourishing, and perfect for a cozy morning.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
Wet Ingredients
- 2 cups milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the oats, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt thoroughly. Stir in the peeled, cored, and chopped apples to distribute evenly.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, maple syrup (or honey), egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the oat and apple mixture. Stir thoroughly to ensure everything is well incorporated. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes to allow the oats to absorb the liquid.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the combined oatmeal mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes until the top turns golden brown and the oatmeal is set in the center.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the baked oatmeal from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving. Optionally, you can top with nuts, extra maple syrup, or fresh fruit before enjoying.
Notes
- You can substitute the apples with other fruits like pears or berries for variation.
- For a dairy-free option, use plant-based milk such as almond, soy, or oat milk.
- Adding a handful of chopped nuts or seeds before baking adds a nice crunch and extra nutrition.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days; reheat individual portions as needed.
- To make it vegan, replace the egg with a flax egg (1 tbsp ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tbsp water) and use maple syrup as the sweetener.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
