Healthy Baked Apple Oatmeal

This healthy baked apple oatmeal tastes like apple cake, but is packed full of nutrients! It’s the perfect make-ahead breakfast for those busy mornings and can be prepared in less than 10 minutes! {Gluten-free}

Healthy Baked Apple Oatmeal

I don’t know about you guys, but with two little ones, I don’t have much time to myself in the mornings, so make ahead breakfasts have definitely been the way to go these days.

And this healthy apple cinnamon baked oatmeal makes for an amazing breakfast that can be made ahead of time! It’s loaded with fibre so it’s the perfect breakfast solution that will keep you feeling full and satisfied for hours. Whip up a batch on a Sunday and enjoy a delicious breakfast throughout the week.

If you’re not generally a fan of the texture a bowl of oatmeal, then you definitely have to try baked oatmeal. This stuff is basically like apple cake.

And who doesn’t want to eat cake for breakfast??

For more healthy baked oatmeal recipes, be sure to check out my Oatmeal Breakfast Bars, Healthy Oatmeal Muffins and Peanut Butter Banana Baked Oatmeal.

Why Make Baked Oatmeal with Apples

• Easy – It takes no more than 10 minutes to make this apple baked oatmeal recipe and then into the oven it goes. It’s also made with simple ingredients, most of which you probably will already have on hand.
• Healthy – Oats are one of my favourite foods of all times because they’re packed full of soluble fibre which is great for managing cholesterol and blood sugar levels. The addition of apples in this dish further increases the fibre content, plus adds a dose of potassium and vitamin C.
• Source of protein – I love the fact that there’s Greek yogurt in this dish, which not only adds more moisture but also increases the protein and calcium content. I know that not everyone loves the taste of Greek yogurt, but believe me, you can’t even taste it. For one serving of baked oatmeal, there’s almost 10 grams of protein, which can help to enhance that feeling of fullness.

Apple Oatmeal Bake Ingredients

• Oats – Oats form the base of this recipe and provide a nice chewy texture. You can use either rolled or quick oats for this recipe.
• Greek yogurt – Greek yogurt is what helps to pump up the protein content. You can use 0% or 2% plain Greek yogurt.
• Maple syrup – Use 100% pure maple syrup to help add some additional sweetness to the baked oatmeal.
• Apple – The apples provide a nice natural sweetness and incorporate some extra moisture into the oatmeal. Use your preferred apple or whatever you have on hand, or check out the suggestions below for the best apples for baking.
• Baking powder – A little baking powder helps the oatmeal to stay light and airy rather than becoming dense when baked.
• Egg and milk – Help to bind the dry ingredients together and add some extra protein!

How to Make Apple Baked Oatmeal

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease an 8-inch square glass baking dish or use a rectangular one.

Combine oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in large bowl. Whisk together yogurt, milk, maple syrup, egg and vanilla in another bowl; pour over oat mixture and stir to combine. Add chopped apples and mix until incorporated.

Pour mixture into prepared dish and spread out with a spatula until evenly distributed.

Bake for 35 minutes or until edges are browned and knife inserted in centre comes out clean. Let baked oatmeal cool before serving.

Baked Apple Oatmeal Recipe Tips

• Chop up the apple in small pieces that are uniform in size and make sure that the apple chunks are evenly distributed throughout the batter so that you get all of that apple goodness in each bite.
• Grease the baking dish well to prevent the baked oatmeal from sticking to the pan. You can also line the pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
• Allow the oatmeal apple bake to sit in the baking dish for at least an hour to cool. It needs time for the oats to absorb some of the extra moisture. If you try to take it out of the pan too soon, it may stick to the bottom.

Oatmeal Bake Recipe FAQs

Can I use quick oats instead of rolled?

Yes, the texture will be slightly less chewy if quick oats are used instead of rolled, but both will work well. If you have an intolerance to gluten, use GF certified oats.

What type of apples should I use?

You can use any kind of apples that you prefer in this oatmeal recipe, but generally the best results are with firm apples that hold their shape well when baked, and ones with a slight tartness. Granny Smith are a great go to, in addition to Honeycrisp, Jonagold and Braeburn.

How to Store an Oatmeal Bake

My favourite part about this baked oatmeal is that you can make up a batch and leave it in the fridge for a few days for a quick and easy breakfast on the go. Once it has cooled to room temperature, store it in the fridge covered for up to five days.

Can you freeze Baked Apple Oatmeal?

Yes, baked oatmeal freezes really well! To freeze, allow it cool to room temperature, and then you can either wrap the whole dish in foil and place it in a freezer bag, or cut the apple oatmeal bake into squares and wrap them individually. Frozen oatmeal will keep well for up to a month.

How to reheat Baked Oatmeal with Apples

You can reheat the baked oatmeal in the oven at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes. Cover it with foil so that the top doesn’t burn. You can also microwave individual pieces for a minute or so on high power.

Oatmeal Bake Serving Suggestions

Baked apple oatmeal is incredibly versatile since you can serve it plain or loaded with additional toppings!

Try it topped with the following:

• A splash of milk
• Dollop of yogurt
• Extra apple slices
• Chopped nuts
• A drizzle of peanut butter or almond butter
• Or a sprinkle of unsweetened coconut

That’s just the kind of breakfast this busy mama needs and it’s perfect for the kiddos too!

More similar recipes

• Crockpot Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
• Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal
• Chocolate Baked Oats
• Healthy Apple Muffins
• No Bake Apple Crumble
• Nut-Free Apple Oat Energy Bites
• No-Bake Apple Pie Cups
• Baked Blueberry Oatmeal
• Baked Pumpkin Oatmeal Muffins
• Raspberry Oatmeal Muffins
• Oatmeal Waffles

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Course Breakfast

Healthy Baked Apple Oatmeal

By: Elysia

Servings 6 servings

This healthy baked apple oatmeal tastes like apple cake, but is packed full of nutrients! The perfect make-ahead breakfast for those busy mornings!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 35 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Ingredients

  

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• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 egg
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 cup milk
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups diced apple peeled

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease an 8-inch square glass baking dish.
• Combine oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in large bowl. Whisk together yogurt, milk, maple syrup, egg and vanilla in another bowl; pour over oat mixture and stir to combine. Add chopped apples and mix until incorporated.
• Pour mixture into prepared dish and spread out with spatula until evenly distributed.
• Bake for 35 minutes or until edges are browned and knife inserted in centre comes out clean. Let baked oatmeal stand a few minutes before serving.
• Store in the fridge for up to a week or in the freezer for up to a month.

Notes

• Chop up the apple in small pieces that are uniform in size and make sure that the apple chunks are evenly distributed throughout the batter so that you get all of that apple goodness in each bite.
• Grease the baking dish well to prevent the baked oatmeal from sticking to the pan. You can also line the pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
• Allow the baked oatmeal to sit in the baking dish for at least an hour to cool. It needs time for the oats to absorb some of the extra moisture. If you try to take it out of the pan too soon, it may stick to the bottom. 

Nutrition

Calories: 226kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 9gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 211mgPotassium: 294mgFiber: 4gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 134IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 161mgIron: 1mg

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This recipe was originally posted in May 2017 and was updated in October 2020 to include better tips and photos.