Description
This Amish-Style Apple and Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal is a cozy, satisfying breakfast classic featuring old-fashioned rolled oats, warming spices, and tender chunks of apple. With a simple prep and the option to refrigerate overnight, it’s perfect for family brunch or a make-ahead meal to start your day right.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups (300 g) old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (106 g) lightly packed brown sugar (more to taste, if desired)
Wet Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons butter or coconut oil, melted
Fruit
- 2–3 large tart-sweet apples (such as Honey Crisp or Gala), peeled, cored, and diced
For the Baking Dish
- Nonstick cooking spray (for greasing the pan)
Instructions
- Prepare the Baking Dish – Lightly grease an 8×12-inch or 9×13-inch baking pan (or a 9×9-inch for thicker oatmeal) with nonstick cooking spray, and set aside. Preheat your oven to 325°F. If you plan to prep and refrigerate overnight, leave the oven off for now.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients – In a large bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, baking powder, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and brown sugar until evenly combined.
- Combine the Wet Ingredients – In a large liquid measuring cup or medium bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures – Pour the milk and egg mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Add the melted butter or coconut oil. Stir or whisk everything together until thoroughly combined.
- Assemble in the Pan – Evenly distribute the diced apples across the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Pour the oatmeal mixture over the apples, spreading it out if needed.
- Bake or Chill Overnight – If preparing in advance, cover the dish and refrigerate overnight; otherwise, bake immediately. If using the overnight method, remember to uncover before baking.
- Bake the Oatmeal – Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35–45 minutes, until the top is golden and the oatmeal is set (not too jiggly in the center).
- Serve – Allow to cool slightly, then serve warm or at room temperature. Optional: drizzle a little extra milk on top before eating.
Notes
- Use tart-sweet apples like Honey Crisp or Gala for the best flavor and texture.
- To make it dairy-free, substitute plant-based milk and coconut oil for butter.
- You can prep this oatmeal and refrigerate it overnight for an easy, ready-to-bake breakfast.
- Add nuts or raisins for extra texture and variety.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated for quick meals.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 57mg
