Delicious Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Bake (Printable)

Baked oats with apples, cinnamon, maple and nuts — a warm, make-ahead morning dish.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups rolled oats
02 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - 2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (or coconut oil)
10 - 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
11 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

→ Fruit

12 - 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
13 - 1/3 cup raisins or dried cranberries (optional)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.
02 - In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, nuts, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, melted butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until well blended.
04 - Add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture and stir until fully combined. Gently fold in diced apples and dried fruit.
05 - Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish, spread evenly, and bake for 35 minutes or until golden brown and just set.
06 - Allow the oatmeal bake to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm, with additional milk or a spoonful of yogurt if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It lets you prep ahead so breakfast feels unrushed and special, even on Mondays.
  • The apples turn sweet and tender, and the cinnamon makes your kitchen smell like a hug.
02 -
  • If you skip greasing the pan, cleanup becomes a truly sticky disaster—I learned that pre-coffee.
  • A sprinkle of extra cinnamon on top just before baking gives unbeatable aroma and a subtle crust.
03 -
  • Chop apples finely so every bite has a bit of fruit—large chunks sometimes sink to the bottom.
  • Let the oatmeal set before slicing; if you scoop too early, it can crumble (but it’ll still taste heavenly!).

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