Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal

Bursting with oats, apples, and cinnamon, this Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal is a great way to get breakfast on the table with minimal fuss.

Why Baked Oatmeal

Oatmeal is a delicious way to get a healthy breakfast on the table and baking it means that most of the time is spent hands-off. Plus, baked oatmeal can be served in a variety of ways so it’s sure to be a hit with everyone!

Key Ingredients

Oats – You’ll want to use old-fashioned oats (also called rolled oats) for this recipe. Quick-cooking oats will become too mushy.

Cinnamon – Cinnamon adds a nice warm flavor to oats and of course, is a great pairing for the apples.

Milk – I like to use whole milk in this recipe but you could use any dairy or non-dairy milk (I’ve made this with almond milk and had great results!). I recommend having your milk at room temperature but it’s not required. Just know that cold milk will make your melted butter solidify a bit when combined. This won’t affect the final dish though.

Apples – You can use any apple that you like but I think an apple that is both sweet and a bit tart is perfect. For this recipe, I used pink lady apples but I’ve also used honey crisp apples with a great outcome. You could even use a combination of different varieties. Also, I peel my apples because that is what my family prefers. However, you can absolutely leave the peel on if that’s your preference.

Step By Step Instructions

Note: The recipe card below contains a full list of ingredients, their amounts, and instructions.

Step 1:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease either a 10×7 or an 8×8 baking dish.

Step 2:

In a bowl, combine the oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.

Step 3:

In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla.

Step 4:

Add the oat mixture and apples to the wet ingredients and give it a good stir.

Step 5:

Pour the oats into the baking dish.

Step 6:

Bake for 40 to 50 minutes depending on how you like your oats.

40 minutes will leave the baked oats fairly wet with a soft custard.

50 minutes will result in drier and more solid baked oatmeal.

Step 7:

Serve with maple syrup and fresh fruit or in a bowl with milk.

Storing & Reheating

Storage

Leftover baked oatmeal should be kept in an airtight container in the fridge.

Use within 4 to 5 days.

Reheating

To reheat in the oven, bake in an oven-safe dish at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes, or until warmed through.

To reheat in the microwave, heat individual portions in a microwave-safe dish in 30-second bursts until warmed through.

More Recipes You’ll Love!

Overnight Brioche French Toast Casserole

Baked Blueberry Donuts with Vanilla Glaze

Easy Homemade Banana Bread