Go Back
Easy Baked Apple Oatmeal Recipe - Cozy Healthy Breakfast

Easy Baked Apple Oatmeal Recipe

This cozy baked apple oatmeal combines chewy rolled oats, applesauce, fresh apple, cinnamon, and a lightly sweet custard-like mixture. Bake it until the center is set and the top is lightly browned, then serve it warm with milk, yogurt, nuts, or maple syrup.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups Old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Fine salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups Milk
  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 Large egg
  • 2 tablespoons Melted unsalted butter or coconut oil
  • 1/3-1/2 cup Packed light brown sugar or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Fruit and Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 about 1 1/2 cups Large firm apple, diced
  • 1/2 cup Chopped walnuts or pecans
  • 1/3 cup Raisins or dried cranberries

Method
 

Step-by-Step
  1. Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
  2. Combine the rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a mixing bowl.
  3. In a second bowl, whisk the milk, applesauce, egg, melted butter or coconut oil, sweetener, and vanilla until blended.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the oat mixture and stir until evenly combined. Fold in the diced apple and optional nuts or dried fruit.
  5. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer.
  6. Bake for 35–40 minutes, until the center is set and the top is lightly browned.
  7. Let the baked oatmeal rest for 5–10 minutes before serving warm with milk, yogurt, apples, nuts, or maple syrup.

Notes

Use old-fashioned rolled oats for the best soft, chewy texture. Choose a firm apple such as Honeycrisp, Fuji, Pink Lady, or Granny Smith, and avoid overbaking so the center stays moist.