Description

If you’re looking for a hearty, warm, and comforting breakfast, this Amish-Style Apple and Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal is the perfect start to your day. Packed with rolled oats, tender apple pieces, warm spices, and a touch of sweetness, it’s a wholesome make-ahead breakfast that’s both nutritious and delicious.

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Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients:

2 cups rolled oats (not quick oats)
1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground nutmeg
1 ½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt

Wet Ingredients:

2 large eggs
½ cup unsweetened applesauce
1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
1 ¾ cups milk (dairy or plant-based)
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp melted butter or neutral oil

Add-ins:

2 apples, peeled and diced (e.g. Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Optional: ¼ cup raisins or dried cranberries

Topping (optional):

1 tbsp brown sugar
Extra cinnamon
A drizzle of maple syrup when serving

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the Oven & Grease the Dish

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Lightly grease your baking dish with butter or cooking spray.

Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a large bowl, combine the oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, and salt.
Stir to evenly distribute the spices and baking powder.

Step 3: Mix the Wet Ingredients

In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, applesauce, maple syrup, milk, vanilla, and melted butter.
Whisk until well combined.

Step 4: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture and stir until fully incorporated.
Fold in the diced apples and any optional add-ins like nuts or raisins.

Step 5: Pour into Baking Dish & Add Toppings

Pour the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
Optional: Sprinkle brown sugar and a little extra cinnamon on top for a sweet crust.

Step 6: Bake the Oatmeal

Bake in the preheated oven for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is golden and the center is set.
A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.

Step 7: Cool Slightly & Serve

Let the baked oatmeal rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing.
Serve warm with a splash of milk or drizzle of maple syrup.

Notes

Use Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats – They give the best texture and don’t get mushy.
Don’t Overbake – It continues to set while cooling.
Customize It – Add your favorite nuts, fruits, or spices.
Make It Ahead – Prep and refrigerate the mixture overnight, then bake fresh.
Double the Recipe – Make in a 9×13 pan for a crowd.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cuisine: American – Amish Inspired