Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal

These Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal Squares are a cozy, make ahead breakfast or snack made with oats, apples, and warm spices.

Just mix everything in two bowls, fold in fresh diced apple, and bake until golden.

They’re lightly sweetened with maple syrup and perfect warm or cold. Try them with a dollop of yogurt or packed in a lunchbox. Makes 12 soft, satisfying squares!

Recipe

This recipe will make 12 squares

Ingredients:

  • Dry Ingredients:

    • 3 cups quick oats

    • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon

    • 2 tsp baking powder

    • ¼ tsp salt

    Wet Ingredients:

    • 1½ cups milk (any kind)

    • 2 eggs

    • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce

    • ¼ cup canola oil

    • ¼ cup maple syrup

    Mix ins:

    • 1 apple, diced (skin on)

Equipment:

  • Mixing bowl

  • Spoon or spatula

  • 8x8-inch baking dish or muffin tin

  • Measuring cups and spoons

  • Knife and cutting board

  • Oven

  • Oven mitts

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F

  2. Lightly grease or line an 8x8-inch baking dish (or muffin tin if making muffins).

  3. In a large bowl, mix oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.

  4. In another bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, applesauce, canola oil, and maple syrup.

  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir until well combined.

  6. Dice 1 apple

  7. Fold in the diced apple.

  8. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish or muffin tin.

  9. Bake for 45 minutes or until the top is golden and set.

  10. Let cool slightly before slicing into 12 squares.

  11. Serve warm or cold with Greek yogurt or a glass of milk.