Baked Apple Oatmeal With Greek Yogurt (Print Version)
Tender baked oats with juicy spiced apples and creamy Greek yogurt topping. An easy, comforting breakfast ready in under an hour.
# What You Need:
→ Oatmeal Base
01 - 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 ½ cups milk (dairy or unsweetened non-dairy)
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - ⅓ cup pure maple syrup or honey
05 - 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter or coconut oil
06 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
07 - 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
08 - ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
09 - ½ tsp baking powder
10 - ¼ tsp salt
→ Apples
11 - 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
12 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
13 - 1 tbsp brown sugar (optional)
14 - ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
→ Topping
15 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
16 - 2 tbsp pure maple syrup or honey
17 - ¼ cup toasted walnuts or pecans, chopped (optional)
# How-To:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, melted butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
03 - Add oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to the wet mixture. Stir until well combined and evenly distributed.
04 - In a separate bowl, toss the diced apples with lemon juice, brown sugar, and cinnamon until coated.
05 - Fold the apple mixture into the oat mixture gently to distribute evenly.
06 - Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer using a spatula.
07 - Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set but still moist.
08 - Let the baked oatmeal cool for 5–10 minutes before serving to allow it to set.
09 - While oatmeal cools, mix Greek yogurt with 2 tbsp maple syrup in a small bowl until smooth and well combined.
10 - Cut baked oatmeal into 6 squares. Serve warm or at room temperature with a generous dollop of sweetened Greek yogurt and a sprinkle of toasted nuts, if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It tastes like apple pie but gives you that virtuous breakfast feeling
- The leftovers are even better the next morning
- Your whole house will smell incredible while it bakes
02 -
- Letting it rest before cutting is crucial or it will fall apart
- The center should still have a slight jiggle when you take it out
- Grease your dish thoroughly or you will lose those crispy edges
03 -
- Use certified gluten free oats if you need to accommodate dietary restrictions
- Cover with foil after 25 minutes if the top is browning too fast