Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal – Eat Yourself Skinny

This Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal is a comfy breakfast made with healthful oats, shredded apples, and heat spices whereas naturally sweetened with maple syrup and plump raisins!  We additionally topped this with crunchy pecans and a scrumptious maple cream cheese glaze!

Be aware: This put up first appeared on December 11, 2012.  It has been up to date with vivid new pictures, nevertheless it’s nonetheless the identical scrumptious recipe you all love!

Belief me once I say that is EVERYTHING you need for breakfast.  Healthful oats, chunks of scrumptious apples, heat spices, naturally sweetened with maple syrup and plump raisins all drizzled with a maple cream cheese glaze!  Such a comfy breakfast (or dessert) with a lift of fiber and protein that may simply be thrown collectively in simply 10 minutes and baked within the oven for the proper approach to begin any morning!

This apple cinnamon baked oatmeal recipe has the consistency much like bread pudding and the nice and cozy flavors actually make this dish really comforting.  It’s also possible to be ok with sharing this along with your entire household as a result of this baked apple oatmeal is made with actual, healthful components with out utilizing any butter or oil.  My daughter had a lot enjoyable serving to me make this and wolfed it proper up!

Elements You’ll Want

• Rolled oats – I used whole-grain old fashioned rolled oats for this recipe, simply be sure they’re licensed gluten-free if making GF baked oatmeal.  I don’t suggest utilizing fast oats on this recipe as you would want barely much less since they’re packed extra tightly when measured out, nevertheless they may work if that’s all you have got readily available
• Shredded apple – the star of of this entire recipe!  I used Honeycrisp apples due to that fantastic tart/candy style, however any sort of apples will work
• Baking powder – acts as a leavening agent to assist this baked oatmeal rise
• Almond milk – I used unsweetened almond milk, however any sort of milk will work on this recipe to soak the oats
• Eggs – provides protein and helps maintain the baked oatmeal collectively.  If vegan, be at liberty to make use of 2 flax eggs (2 tablespoons floor flax + 6 tablespoons heat water)
• Applesauce – I used unsweetened applesauce which takes the place of oil on this recipe and provides much more apple taste, however you may use melted coconut oil and even unsalted butter in case you don’t have any unsweetened applesauce readily available
• Maple syrup – naturally sweetens this baked oatmeal and tastes unbelievable with all the nice and cozy fall spices!  You might additionally use honey, common sugar or brown sugar in case you want
• Vanilla extract – the proper taste enhance!
• Spices – a mixture of cinnamon, nutmeg and salt (apple pie spice would style wonderful too!)
• Combine-ins – I added in some chopped pecans and raisins for some added crunch and sweetness, however be at liberty to make use of any sort of nuts you like (walnuts style scrumptious on this!) or you may even throw in some chocolate chips
• Maple cream cheese glaze – a scrumptious mixture of cream cheese, maple syrup, cinnamon and a bit almond milk.  Utterly elective, however SO good!

What Apples Ought to I Use to Bake With?

I personally want Honeycrisp apples when baking due to their candy/tart combo (I additionally all the time occur to have them in our fridge!) they usually maintain up rather well too with out getting mushy.  Be at liberty to make use of whichever selection you want greatest although as there are a lot of apples which can be nice for baking!  Braeburn, Granny Smith, Cortland, Pink Girl and Golden Scrumptious all make nice choices.

Attempt to keep away from utilizing McIntosh, Gala, Fuji or Pink Scrumptious apples as they’ll get mushy when baked, however save these for while you wish to make applesauce or cider!

The best way to Make Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal

• Combine components.  In a big bowl, whisk collectively the rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt, then put aside.  In a medium bowl, stir collectively the eggs, milk, applesauce, maple syrup, shredded apple and vanilla extract till all mixed.
• Make the batter.  Pour the moist components in with the dry components and blend till mixed.  Fold within the raisins after which switch the oat combination to an 8×8 or 9×9-inch ready baking dish coated with non-stick cooking spray.  Sprinkle the highest with chopped pecans (or different chopped nuts akin to walnuts),  desired.
• BAKE!  Bake the oatmeal at 350 levels F for 45 to 50 minutes till the middle has set and a toothpick inserted comes out clear.  Let the oatmeal sit for five minutes to chill earlier than serving.
• Maple Cream Cheese Glaze.  Whereas the oatmeal is baking, place the cream cheese in a microwave-safe bowl and warmth for 15 to 30 seconds, till softened.  Whisk within the maple syrup, milk and cinnamon, mixing vigorously till clean.  Drizzle the glaze over every portion, serve and revel in!

Prepping and Storage

To Retailer: You’ll be able to retailer this baked oatmeal in a sealed, hermetic container within the fridge for as much as 5 days.  When able to re-heat, both cowl all the baked oatmeal with foil and warmth within the oven at 350 levels F for about 20 minutes or re-heat particular person parts within the microwave or toaster oven.  Good to your weekly meal prep!

To Freeze: This baked oatmeal can be saved within the freezer for as much as 3 months in a sealed, hermetic container.  Alternatively, you can too slice the oatmeal into particular person parts, wrap them in plastic wrap and retailer them in sealed freezer baggage.

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