Are you tired of the same old stovetop oatmeal? Try a new approach: baked oatmeal. This recipe layers cinnamon apples beneath a tender oat topping that tastes like apple pie, yet makes a wholesome breakfast. Baked Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal is flavorful, filling, and simple to prepare. One serving contains about 198 calories, and the recipe freezes well for quick reheating later.
Baked Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal
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This baked oatmeal tastes like dessert but delivers sustained energy and fiber to help you stay full throughout the morning. For extra protein, serve with 1/2 cup of 0% plain Greek yogurt.
Serves 8
Ingredients:
Apple Layer:
2 medium apples (any variety; Fuji recommended)
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 Tbsp cornstarch
Oatmeal layer:
2 large eggs
1 ½ cups unsweetened cinnamon applesauce
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 tsp Himalayan sea salt
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
3 tbsp brown sugar
½ cup 0% plain Greek yogurt
1 ½ cups low-fat milk
2 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly oil an 8×8-inch square baking dish or spray it with cooking spray.
Wash and dice the apples into even cubes and place them in a medium bowl. Add the lemon juice and cornstarch, then toss until the apple pieces are evenly coated. Spread the apple mixture in an even layer in the prepared baking dish.
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, applesauce, vanilla, salt, baking powder, cinnamon, brown sugar, and Greek yogurt. Add the milk and whisk until combined. Stir in the rolled oats until evenly mixed.
Pour the oat mixture over the apples, spreading it evenly. Bake for about 45 minutes, until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving:
Calories: 198, Total Fat: 3 g, Cholesterol: 49 mg, Sodium: 297 mg, Total Carbohydrates: 35 g, Protein: 8 g, Fiber: 4 g
If you top a serving with ½ cup 0% plain Greek yogurt, the totals become approximately 263 calories and 19.5 g protein.
- Apple Layer:
- 2 medium apples (any variety)
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch
- Oatmeal layer:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups unsweetened cinnamon applesauce
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp Himalayan sea salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- ½ cup 0% plain Greek yogurt
- 1 ½ cups low-fat milk
- 2 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly oil an 8×8-inch baking dish or use a cooking spray.
- Wash and cube the apples into a medium bowl. Add lemon juice and cornstarch; toss until evenly coated. Spread apples evenly in the baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, applesauce, vanilla, salt, baking powder, cinnamon, brown sugar, and Greek yogurt. Add milk and whisk to combine. Stir in oats.
- Pour the oat mixture over the apples and spread evenly. Bake for 45 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool slightly before serving.