Delicious Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Bake (Printable)

A warm apple and cinnamon oatmeal bake with nuts and raisins, easy to make, serves six and reheats well.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 2 cups rolled oats

02 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder

04 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

07 - 2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)

08 - 2 large eggs

09 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (or coconut oil)

10 - 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey

11 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

12 - 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced

13 - 1/3 cup raisins or dried cranberries (optional)

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.

02 - In a large mixing bowl, blend rolled oats, chopped nuts, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt until well distributed.

03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, melted unsalted butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth.

04 - Pour wet mixture into the bowl with dry ingredients. Stir until thoroughly combined, then fold in diced apples and dried fruit.

05 - Transfer batter to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Bake for 35 minutes, or until the top is golden and the center is set.

06 - Allow oatmeal bake to cool for 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm, optionally topped with milk or yogurt.

01 -

If you sneak a second piece right from the pan, I completely understand—it's that irresistible.
Leftovers are practically better the next day, especially with a splash of cold milk or dolloped yogurt.

02 -

Once, I rushed and forgot to grease the pan—the entire bottom stuck and breakfast turned into oatmeal crumble.
Baking just until the edges are golden but not dry makes it slices perfectly and stay moist for days.

03 -

Browning the butter before adding it makes the entire dish richer and more aromatic.
Sprinkle a tiny bit of coarse sugar on top before baking for a sparkling, crackly finish.