Baked Apple Oatmeal With Greek Yogurt (Printable)
Cozy baked oats with spiced apples and creamy yogurt topping.
# What You'll 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 Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, melted butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
03 - Add oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to the wet mixture. Stir until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
04 - In a separate bowl, toss the diced apples with lemon juice, brown sugar, and cinnamon until apples are evenly coated.
05 - Gently fold the apple mixture into the oat mixture, being careful not to overmix.
06 - Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly with a spatula.
07 - Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is just set. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean.
08 - Let the baked oatmeal cool for 5–10 minutes before cutting. This allows it to set and makes serving easier.
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 squares. Serve warm or at room temperature with a generous dollop of sweetened Greek yogurt and a sprinkle of toasted nuts, if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It tastes like dessert but starts your morning with actual protein
- The whole house smells like cinnamon while it bakes
- You can grab a square on chaotic weekday mornings
02 -
- Underbaking is better than overbaking here
- The center continues setting as it cools so pull it out when it still looks slightly underdone
03 -
- Use certified gluten free oats if you need this to be GF
- Let it cool completely before slicing if you want clean squares