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Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal
4.8 from 76 votes

Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal

This baked oatmeal features a spiced apple layer topped with an oats mixture enriched with applesauce, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Apples are tossed with lemon juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and cornstarch, baked briefly before the oat batter is poured over for a tender, flavorful layered breakfast casserole.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 6 (about 1.3 cups each)
Calories: 336 kcal
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Baked Apple Layer
  • 4 medium apple $2.66, about 2 lbs. total
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice $0.06
  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar $0.06
  • 1 Tbsp cornstarch $0.03
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon $0.05
  • 1/8 tsp cloves $0.02
Baked Oatmeal Layer
  • 1.5 cups applesauce $0.91, unsweetened
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar $0.12
  • 2 large egg $0.18
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract $0.59
  • 1 tsp salt $0.05
  • 1 tsp baking powder $0.06
  • 1 tsp cinnamon $0.10
  • 1.5 cups milk $0.72
  • 2.5 cups rolled oats $0.72, old-fashioned

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Core and dice the apples.
  2. Place the diced apples in the bottom of a 9x9-inch (or 2 qt.) casserole dish. Add the lemon juice, brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and cloves. Stir until the apples are coated in sugar and spices.
  3. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 15 minutes.
  4. While the apples are baking, prepare the baked oatmeal mixture. In a large bowl, whisk together the applesauce, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, salt, baking powder, and cinnamon. Then add the milk and whisk to combine again.
  5. Finally, stir the dry oats into the applesauce mixture and stir until fully combined.
  6. After the apples come out of the oven, give them a good stir, then pour the oat mixture over top. Return the dish to the oven (uncovered) and bake for an additional 30 minutes.
  7. After baking for 30 more minutes the oats should be golden brown on top and you may see some of the apple cinnamon layer bubbling up around the edges. Let the oats cool for about five minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Whole milk is recommended for best texture but non-dairy milk substitutes are acceptable.
  • Partially baking the apple layer before adding oats helps achieve distinct layers and flavorful fruit.
  • Let the baked oatmeal cool about five minutes before serving for easier slicing and handling.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1.3cups Calories 336kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 64g (21%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 6g (9%) Sodium 514mg (21%) Fiber 7g (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 (about 1.3 cups each)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 336

% Daily Value*

Serving 1.3cups
Calories 336kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 64g 21%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 6g 9%
Sodium 514mg 21%
Fiber 7g 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.