Description
This Amish-style apple and cinnamon baked oatmeal is a cozy and comforting breakfast that is perfect for a chilly morning. With a blend of wholesome oats, sweet apples, and warm spices, this baked oatmeal is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups diced apples (peeled)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch or 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine oats, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg.
- Prepare wet mixture: In another bowl, whisk together eggs, melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Combine ingredients: Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring to combine. Fold in diced apples and nuts, if using.
- Bake: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spread evenly, and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until golden brown and set.
- Cool and serve: Allow to cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This oatmeal is delicious when served warm with a splash of milk or a dollop of yogurt.
- It can also be made ahead of time and reheated for busy mornings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Amish-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
