Cinnamon Apple Baked Oatmeal

The short answer: This apple baked oatmeal turns rolled oats, eggs, milk and two apples into 6 breakfasts in one pan. Each square has about 15g of protein and tastes like apple pie, thanks to cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and a little maple.

It’s 6:45 AM and you have 4 minutes before you need to be out the door. Instead of skipping breakfast or grabbing a pastry, you cut a warm square from the pan you baked on Sunday. That’s the whole plan.

It’s one of the meals from our guide to clean eating on a budget, and it’s built the Clean Fit Fab way: real food, big flavor, and no seed oils.

Why this apple baked oatmeal works on tired nights

• Oats are one of the cheapest whole grains. A big canister lasts for weeks.
• One pan, six breakfasts. Bake once and you’re set from Monday to Saturday.
• It actually holds you. Eggs and Greek yogurt add protein, and the oats add fiber.
• Apples are in season. Fall is when they’re cheapest and taste best.

Oats bring a soluble fiber called beta-glucan, which may help you feel full. The Harvard Nutrition Source guide to oats covers what makes them such a solid staple.

The flavor: what makes it taste so good

Baked oatmeal can taste like wet cardboard. Not this one. Butter-toasted apples, a full spoon of cinnamon, fresh ginger and a pinch of nutmeg make the whole kitchen smell like fall.

• Ceylon or regular cinnamon, plus ground ginger and nutmeg
• Apples sauteed in butter first, so they caramelize
• Vanilla and a pinch of sea salt to make the sweetness pop
• Toasted walnuts or pecans for crunch

What you need

Here’s a quick look at the ingredients. Exact amounts are in the recipe card below.

• Apples: butter, apples, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg
• Oatmeal: eggs, milk, plain Greek yogurt, pure maple syrup, vanilla extract, baking powder, sea salt, old-fashioned rolled oats, walnuts

Also, a note on fat: we cook with extra virgin olive oil, avocado oil, butter or ghee. They taste better, and they’re real food.

How to make apple baked oatmeal

First, soften the apples in butter with the spices. Next, whisk the eggs, milk, yogurt and maple, then stir in the oats. Finally, fold in the apples, top with nuts and bake until set and golden. The full recipe card is below.

Cinnamon Apple Baked Oatmeal

Rolled oats, eggs, Greek yogurt and butter-sauteed apples with warm fall spices. One pan makes 6 breakfasts.

45minutes

15gprotein

330calories

6squares

Servings

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Apples

• 1 tbsp butter plus more for the pan
• 2 medium apples cored and diced
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon divided
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

Oatmeal

• 3 eggs pasture-raised if you can
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 2 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1/2 cup walnuts chopped

Instructions

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1. Heat the oven to 375 degrees F and butter an 8×8-inch baking dish.
2. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the apples, 1 tsp cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until soft and golden at the edges.
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3. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, yogurt, maple, vanilla, baking powder, salt and the remaining 1 tsp cinnamon.
4. Stir in the oats, then fold in most of the apples.
5. Pour into the dish, press the rest of the apples on top and scatter over the walnuts.
6. Bake for 32 to 36 minutes, until the center is set and the top is golden. Cool for 10 minutes, then cut into 6 squares.
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Calories 330Protein 15gCarbohydrates 42gFat 12gFiber 6gper serving, estimated

Serving ideas

Serve a square warm with a spoon of Greek yogurt and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Also, a cup of coffee or chai on the side never hurts.

Nutrition at a glance: each serving has about 330 calories, 15g protein, 42g carbs and 6g fiber. Numbers are estimates and change with your exact ingredients.

Swaps and variations

• Use pears instead of apples.
• Swap walnuts for pepitas to keep it nut-free.
• Use any milk you like, dairy or unsweetened soy.
• Stir in a handful of raisins or chopped dates for extra sweetness without more maple.

Make-ahead and storage tips

Cool the apple baked oatmeal, cut it into 6 squares and store them covered in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat a square in a covered skillet over low heat with a splash of milk, or warm it in a 350 degree oven for 10 minutes. It also freezes well for up to 2 months.

Frequently asked questions

Save this one for your next long day. Want more? Try our jerk chicken thighs with roasted cabbage next.

This article is for general information and is not medical or nutrition advice.