Description
This Apple Cranberry Baked Oatmeal is a delicious and nutritious breakfast option that is perfect for a cozy morning. It combines the warmth of baked oats with the tartness of cranberries and the sweetness of apples, creating a comforting dish that is sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Fruit Mixture:
- 1 1/2 cups diced apples (peeled if preferred)
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk (or other milk of choice)
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 large eggs (or flax eggs for vegan)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil or butter
Additional Topping:
- Additional apple slices or cranberries for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease an 8×8-inch or similar baking dish.
- Prepare the Oat Mixture: In a large bowl, combine oats, nuts, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Spread half of the oat mixture evenly into the prepared dish.
- Add Fruit Layers: Scatter half the apples and cranberries over the oats. Repeat with the remaining oats, apples, and cranberries.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together almond milk, maple syrup, eggs or flax eggs, vanilla, and melted coconut oil or butter. Pour the wet mixture over the oats and fruit.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 35 to 40 minutes until the top is golden and the mixture is set.
- Serve: Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm with additional toppings if desired.
Notes
- If using frozen cranberries, no need to thaw—just add 5 minutes to the baking time if needed.
- For a sweeter version, increase maple syrup to 1/3 cup or add 2 tablespoons brown sugar to the dry ingredients.
- Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 4 days and can be reheated in the microwave or oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
