Baked Apple Oatmeal With Greek Yogurt (Print Version)
Tender baked oats with spiced apples and creamy yogurt topping. Perfect for meal prep and comforting breakfasts.
# 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)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, melted butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully combined.
03 - Add oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to the wet mixture. Stir until all ingredients are well incorporated.
04 - In a separate bowl, toss the diced apples with lemon juice, brown sugar, and cinnamon until evenly coated.
05 - Gently fold the apple mixture into the oat mixture, ensuring even distribution of apples throughout.
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 should come out clean).
08 - Let the baked oatmeal cool for 5-10 minutes to allow it to set for easier cutting.
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 apple pie but happens to be breakfast
- You can bake it Sunday and eat all week without anyone complaining
02 -
- The center might look slightly underbaked when you pull it out but it continues cooking as it cools
- Letting it rest for at least 5 minutes makes the difference between a mess and perfect squares
03 -
- Toasting the nuts in a dry pan for 3 minutes before sprinkling them on top brings out their natural oils
- Adding a splash more milk before reheating prevents it from drying out in the microwave