Description

Start your morning with a warm, cozy dish that feels like a hug from the inside. This Amish-Style Apple and Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal is soft, spiced, and naturally sweetened—bringing together the wholesome comfort of oats with tender apples and warming cinnamon. It’s easy to make ahead and perfect for busy mornings, lazy weekends, or brunch gatherings.

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Ingredients

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For the Baked Oatmeal:

2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
2 medium apples, peeled and diced (Honeycrisp or Fuji work well)
2 large eggs
1¾ cups milk (dairy or unsweetened almond milk)
⅓ cup maple syrup or honey
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp melted butter or coconut oil

Optional Add-Ins:

¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
¼ cup raisins or dried cranberries
Extra apple slices for topping
Sprinkle of brown sugar before baking (for caramelization)

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat and Prep

Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
Lightly grease your baking dish with butter or cooking spray.

Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a large bowl, combine oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, and salt.
Stir in chopped apples and optional nuts or dried fruit.

Step 3: Mix the Wet Ingredients

In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, maple syrup, vanilla, and melted butter.
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients.
Stir gently until fully combined.

Step 4: Pour and Bake

Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
Top with additional apple slices and a sprinkle of brown sugar if desired.
Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is golden and the center is set.

Step 5: Cool and Serve

Let rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing.
Serve warm with a drizzle of milk or a dollop of yogurt.

Notes

Use Rolled Oats – Quick oats turn mushy, steel-cut oats stay too firm.
Let It Rest – Gives time to firm up for clean slices.
Sweeten Naturally – Maple syrup or honey adds depth and keeps it wholesome.
Make It Dairy-Free – Use plant milk and coconut oil or vegan butter.
Add Texture – Nuts and raisins make it more filling and flavorful.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Cuisine: American / Amish-Inspired