Baked Apple Oatmeal

Baked Apple Oatmeal

from acouplecooks.com
Breakfast
60 min
6 servings
274 kcal / serving

Here's how to make the best baked apple oatmeal! This irresistible breakfast recipe pairs the sweet fruit with cinnamon, allspice and maple.

Ingredients

  • 2 cupsrolled oats
  • ½ cuppecan pieces
  • 1 teaspoonbaking powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoonscinnamon
  • ½ teaspoonallspice
  • ½ teaspoonkosher salt
  • 1apple, cut into small cubes
  • 1 largeegg (or flax egg for vegan)
  • 2 cupsmilk or non-dairy milk
  • ⅓ cuppure maple syrup, plus 1 tablespoon for drizzling
  • 2 teaspoonspure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoonsalted butter (coconut oil, for vegan)

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.*

  2. 2

    Butter an 8 x 8″ or 9 x 9″ pan. In a medium bowl, mix together the rolled oats, pecan pieces, baking powder, cinnamon, allspice, and kosher salt.

  3. 3

    Dump the dries into the prepared pan. Add the diced apple in a layer on top.

  4. 4

    In the same bowl, whisk the egg, then add the milk, maple syrup, and vanilla. Slowly drizzle the milk mixture over the oats. Shake the pan to make sure it gets evenly incorporated.

  5. 5

    Bake 40 to 45 minutes until the top is nicely golden and the oat mixture has set. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for at least 10 minutes (or more for the texture to fully set).

  6. 6

    Before serving, melt the butter with the remaining 1 tablespoon maple syrup (in the microwave or on the stove). Drizzle the butter evenly over the top and serve. Store leftovers refrigerated for up to 1 week: reheat in a 300 degree oven or microwave until warm.