Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal

5 from 2 votes

Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal

Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal is a simple breakfast made with wholesome ingredients like oats, apples, milk, brown sugar, and cinnamon, with minimal prep time and ready in under an hour!

Prep Time5

Cook Time45

Total Time50

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings: servings

Calories: 404kcal

Author: Jacqui

Equipment

1 9x13-inch baking dish

Ingredients

3 cups rolled oats certified gluten free
2 medium granny smith apples shredded or diced, core discarded
1 cup light brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder double acting
1/2 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 cups 2% milk
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
In a medium bowl stir together dry ingredients until well combined. Add the apples to the mixture and stir everything together. In a separate bowl, whisk together the remaining wet ingredients. Add to the oat mixture and stir until everything is well combined.
Pour into the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly. Sprinkle with extra cinnamon, and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until golden brown on top.

Notes

Click on the time in the instructions to start a timer!

Storage

Refrigerate leftovers for 3-4 days in an airtight container.

You can also make this ahead of time! Mix everything together and add to the baking dish, then cover and refrigerate until you're ready to cook the next morning.

Freeze for 2-3 months in a freezer-safe container. This freezes really well, making it easy to grab a piece from the freezer and microwave!

Cooking Tips

Remember to grease the baking dish with nonstick cooking spray or unsalted butter, because this will stick to the pan once baked.
If your baking dish is bigger, don't worry! Use a ratio of 2 cups of liquid per 2 cups of oats. If you're adding more oats, you can increase the spices as well.
While quick cooking oats will technically work, rolled oats are a better choice. They hold up better while baking, giving you a good chewy texture.
If you're very sensitive to gluten, make sure you choose certified gluten free oats that come from a company that uses purity protocol (meaning they are grown in dedicated oat fields that aren’t mingled with other grains). You can read more about that over at gluten free watchdog.

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