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Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal with Yogurt Frosting Recipe

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  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal is a cozy and wholesome fall breakfast bake, featuring rolled oats soaked in milk and eggs, sweetened with coconut brown sugar and flavored with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Tender diced apples baked throughout add a fresh fruity touch. Topped with a creamy honey-sweetened yogurt frosting, this dish makes a comforting and satisfying start to the day. Perfect for meal prep, it reheats beautifully and can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature.

Ingredients

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Oatmeal Bake

  • 3 cups Rolled oats
  • 3 cups Milk (dairy or non-dairy)
  • 2 large Eggs
  • ½ cup Coconut brown sugar, or maple syrup or honey
  • 2 large Apples, peeled, cored, and diced
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon Ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon Ground nutmeg
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt

Yogurt Frosting

  • ½ cup Plain or Greek yogurt
  • ½ tablespoon Honey
  • Sprinkle of cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with oil spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, baking powder, and salt. Stir these dry ingredients together well.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, coconut brown sugar (or alternative sweeteners like maple syrup or honey), and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry oat mixture. Stir gently just until combined to avoid overmixing, which helps keep the bake fluffy.
  5. Add Apples: Spread the oatmeal mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the peeled, cored, and diced apples evenly over the top, then gently fold them slightly into the mixture.
  6. Optional Sweet Drizzle: For extra sweetness and caramelization, drizzle honey or maple syrup over the top of the mixture before baking.
  7. Bake: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the top is set, golden brown, and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool: Remove the oatmeal bake from the oven and allow it to cool for a few minutes so it holds its shape when sliced.
  9. Prepare Yogurt Frosting: While the bake cools, mix together the plain or Greek yogurt, honey, and a sprinkle of cinnamon in a small bowl to make the frosting.
  10. Serve: Spoon the yogurt frosting over individual portions of the warm or room temperature apple cinnamon baked oatmeal just before serving for a creamy and sweet topping.

Notes

  • Reheat individual portions in a skillet over medium heat, adding a sprinkle of water to maintain moisture and warming for 3-5 minutes until heated through.
  • Use rolled oats (not quick oats) for the best chewy texture and structure in the bake.
  • Avoid over mixing the batter; stir until just combined to ensure a light and fluffy texture.
  • Allow the baked oatmeal to cool slightly before slicing so it holds together well.
  • This baked oatmeal is perfect for make-ahead breakfasts as it reheats beautifully and simplifies busy mornings.
  • For added fall flavor, top with extra apple slices and a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar before baking.

Find it online: https://oliviadinner.com/apple-cinnamon-baked-oatmeal-with-yogurt-frosting-recipe/