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Home / Recipes / Breakfast / Oatmeal / Cinnamon Apple Baked Oatmeal

Cinnamon Apple Baked Oatmeal

5 hours hrs 40 minutes mins
| 14 Comments |
5 from 20 votes
Jump to Recipe 12/14/20 | Updated: 12/14/20 | by Nora

Cinnamon Apple Baked Oatmeal is an easy and delicious make ahead breakfast for the fall and winter months. Prep it the night before and bake it the next day for a relaxed morning!

overhead view of white casserole dish with cinnamon apple baked oatmeal

Aaaah, baked oatmeal. One of my favorite make ahead breakfasts! It’s easy and delicious, it tastes like cake for breakfast and everyone in my family will gladly eat a large helping. Even my oatmeal-hating husband!

Shhh… You can also bake it right away if you’re not the planning kind ?

This Apple Baked Oatmeal

  • is extremely easy to stir up in just one bowl
  • if you make a double batch you can freeze the leftovers for those extra-busy mornings
  • we add a generous helping of Greek yogurt with sweetener and cinnamon, which is kind of like eating apple cake with cinnamon frosting

Ingredients you’ll need

Here is a visual overview of the ingredients in the recipe. Scroll down to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post for quantities!

ingredients for apple baked oatmeal with text labels
Ingredients for Apple Baked Oatmeal: Oats, pecans, apple sauce, eggs, apples, milk, maple syrup, cinnamon, salt, baking powder and vanilla extract.

Ingredient notes

  • Milk: Feel free to use any milk you like – whole, 2%, skim, non-dairy. They all work just fine.
  • Oats: Don’t use quick oats, they require less liquid and will turn out mushy.
  • Pecans: Feel free to use walnuts in place of the pecans, or leave them out entirely.
  • Maple syrup: You can use brown sugar in place of the maple syrup if you prefer. Honey would also work.

How to make Apple Baked Oatmeal

Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl until well combined (1).

photo collage to show how to combine ingredients for baked oatmeal

Then add the wet ingredients to the bowl and stir very well until fully combined (2).

Next, fold in the diced apples and chopped pecans (3).

photo collage to show how to assemble apple baked oatmeal in a casserole dish

Now, transfer the mix to the prepared casserole dish. Cover and refrigerate overnight. (OR let the bake sit on the counter for 10 minutes. It will come out less cake-like, but it will still be delicious!).

Sprinkle the oatmeal with coarse sugar if you like, and bake it for around 35-40 minutes (4). Make sure to allow the casserole to cool for around 5-10 minutes before you slice it to serve!

 close up of apple baked oatmeal

Recipe tips

  • Oatmeal cups: You can also bake this in a muffin pan for individual oatmeal muffins – baking time is around 15 minutes. Great for a portable breakfast!
  • Dice the apples into bite-sized pieces. If you dice them too large, it will be annoying to eat. If you dice them too small, they will disintegrate during baking. I like dicing them into roughly ¼ inch cubes.
  • Don’t overbake. It’s important you don’t overbake the oatmeal, or it will end up very dry. I’m nervous about raw egg, so I tend to overbake it – but I regret it every time because it does really dry out.
overhead view of white bowl with apple baked oatmeal and milk

Serving ideas

We love this baked oatmeal with milk, or with a serving of Greek yogurt (drizzle with maple syrup, of course!) – it’s almost like a healthy frosting!

It’s also delicious with a side of Cinnamon Apples ?

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Cinnamon Apple Baked Oatmeal

Cinnamon Apple Baked Oatmeal is an easy and delicious make ahead breakfast for the fall and winter months.
Recipe by Nora from Savory Nothings
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Recipe details

Prep 10 minutes mins
Cook 30 minutes mins
Additional Time 5 hours hrs
Total 5 hours hrs 40 minutes mins
Servings 8 servings
Difficulty Easy

Ingredients
 

  • 3 cups old fashioned oats
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup maple syrup OR brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups chopped apple
  • ½ cup chopped pecans

Instructions
 

  • Mix the ingredients: Add oats, cinnamon, baking powder and salt to a mixing bowl and stir to combine. Add the milk, applesauce, eggs, maple syrup and vanilla and stir very well to break up the eggs. Fold in apples and pecans.
  • Add to a casserole dish: Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish and spread the oat mixture in it.
  • Chill the dish: Cover the casserole dish (you can use either plastic wrap or even a towel). Chill in the fridge overnight.
  • Bake the dish: The next morning, remove the dish from the fridge. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake until set and golden on top, about 35-40 minutes. Rest the casserole dish on a cooling rack for 5-10 minutes, then slice to serve.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 7gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 107mgPotassium: 345mgFiber: 5gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 135IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 112mgIron: 2mg
Nutrition is an estimate.

More recipe information

Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Recipe first published on 09/13/2019. Updated and republished on 12/14/2020.

Nora Rusev from Savory Nothings
About Nora 
When I got married to my professional chef husband, I realized I had to step up my game in the kitchen. Now I share my favorite foolproof family recipes here on Savory Nothings: Chef-approved, kid-vetted and easy enough for everyday home cooks like you and me!   Learn more.

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  1. Kathleen says

    September 10, 2023 at 3:13 pm

    5 stars
    So easy and delicious! And such big serving !

    Reply
  2. Sue says

    September 09, 2023 at 1:28 pm

    Do you have to chill overnight?

    Reply
    • Nora says

      September 15, 2023 at 9:23 am

      Sue, check out this part in the recipe: “OR let the bake sit on the counter for 10 minutes. It will come out less cake-like, but it will still be delicious!” Hope this helps!

      Reply
  3. Jennifer says

    February 27, 2023 at 6:13 pm

    5 stars
    Just made this recipe for the first time. My house smells divine and it was so filling and delicious. I added some plain Greek yogurt on top before eating which added another dimension to the texture as it melted like ice cream. A new keeper to my breakfast rotation!

    Reply
    • Nora says

      March 04, 2023 at 11:37 am

      I’m so glad, Jennifer!

      Reply
  4. Rebecca says

    June 21, 2022 at 11:59 pm

    5 stars
    I love this recipe so much! I baked it over the weekend and have been eating it for a quick breakfast every morning. I drizzle it with a little maple syrup and top it with a dollop of cool whip. Delicious and filling!

    Reply
    • Nora says

      June 27, 2022 at 12:32 pm

      I’m so glad you enjoy the oatmeal, Rebecca! It’s one of my favorite breakfasts.

      Reply
  5. Nancy says

    May 02, 2022 at 3:11 am

    5 stars
    Outstanding recipe!! ?? Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • Nora says

      May 04, 2022 at 11:35 am

      I’m glad you liked the oatmeal, Nancy!

      Reply
  6. LouAnn says

    December 18, 2021 at 12:01 pm

    Can flax eggs be subbed for eggs?

    Reply
    • Nora says

      January 01, 2022 at 10:43 am

      I’ve had many, many readers tell me they successfully use flax eggs in my blueberry baked oatmeal, so I would think it should work in this one, too!

      Reply
  7. Kathy says

    April 26, 2021 at 11:10 pm

    Best recipe yet for backed oatmeal. Easy to make plus delicious

    Reply
    • Nora says

      April 27, 2021 at 8:09 pm

      I’m so glad, Kathy!

      Reply
  8. Kathy says

    October 30, 2020 at 5:09 pm

    5 stars
    I love this recipe. I am gluten free and vegetarian. I took this to a breakfast potluck where I knew there would be lots of meat casseroles. Everyone loved it. It was one of the only empty pans at the end. I also like to serve it as a dessert with whipped cream and a drizzle of caramel syrup. Yum ?

    Reply

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