Baked Peanut Butter Apple Oatmeal
User Reviews
4.9
60 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Course
Breakfast
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Cuisine
American, Vegetarian, gluten-free
Baked Peanut Butter Apple Oatmeal
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This baked peanut butter apple oatmeal combines creamy peanut butter with fresh apples and oats for a hearty, textured breakfast. The ingredients meld during baking to create a moist, set oatmeal with a warming cinnamon hint, balanced sweetness from brown sugar, and a tender bite from the diced apples. It’s practical for make-ahead meals as it reheats well, making leftovers easy to enjoy on busy mornings.
Description
Baked Peanut Butter Apple Oatmeal blends old fashioned oats with peanut butter and fresh diced apples to form a wholesome baked dish. Incorporating applesauce and cinnamon adds moisture and warm flavors, while baking sets the mixture into a firm yet tender texture. Brown sugar provides subtle sweetness that complements the natural peanut butter earthiness. The baked oatmeal offers a convenient way to prepare breakfast ahead, staying moist on reheating and able to be served warm with optional toppings such as milk, cinnamon, or raisins. This recipe can be doubled for larger batches and adapted to use gluten-free oats for dietary needs.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups old fashioned oats can use gluten-free oats
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 3/4 cups milk or milk of your choice, skim
- 1 egg large
- 3 tablespoons applesauce unsweetened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup peanut butter creamy, all-natural
- 1 1/4 cups apples I leave the skin on, diced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8 x 8 square baking dish and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix together the oats, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
- In another small bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, applesauce, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the liquid mixture over the oat mixture and stir to combine. Stir in the peanut butter and mix until combined. Add the apples and stir again. Pour mixture into prepared pan.
- Bake for 35 minutes or until the top is golden and oatmeal is set. Let cool for 5 minutes and serve warm.
- Note-this baked oatmeal is great reheated in the microwave. We like to make a pan and eat it throughout the week. This recipe can easily be doubled for a 9 x 13 pan. Use gluten-free oats to make this recipe gluten-free. You can serve with brown sugar, an extra splash of milk, cinnamon, or raisins if desired!
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4.9
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