Description
Warm, comforting, and nutritious, this Healthy Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal is the perfect dish to start your day on a sweet note.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 medium tart apples (such as Granny Smith), chopped
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk (or any plant-based milk)
- 2 large eggs (or flax eggs for vegan option)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Stir until well mixed.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together almond milk, eggs (or flax eggs), maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add Apples: Gently fold the chopped apples into the dry mixture before pouring in the wet ingredients. Stir until all oats are coated.
- Bake: Spread the mixture evenly in the greased baking dish and bake for about 30-35 minutes until golden brown and slightly firm.
- Cool and Serve: Allow to cool for about ten minutes before cutting into squares. Serve warm with extra maple syrup or yogurt if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (about 120g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: For added texture, consider mixing in nuts or seeds. Swap apples for pears or other seasonal fruits for variety. Feel free to experiment with spices like nutmeg for a flavor twist.