Amish-Style Apple and Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal
A delicious variation on baked oatmeal, this Amish-style apple and cinnamon baked oatmeal is so easy and delicious (and can be made the night before!).
In my rush to talk about packing school lunches, I’ve neglected to talk about another important component of our back-to-school mornings: breakfast.
I may or may not do an official post later on about our go-to morning breakfasts, but for today, I’ll say that this version of apple and cinnamon baked oatmeal is a worthy addition to the lineup.
I have a couple other overnight or baked oatmeal recipes that we make quite often but when my cousin-in-law, Julianne, emailed me about this Amish-style apple and cinnamon baked oatmeal, I think I tried it that minute (no, like really, that minute – at 3:53 in the afternoon or sometime thereabouts).
We ended up eating it that night for dinner with hard-boiled eggs and yogurt (per Julianne’s suggestion since they had enjoyed it for dinner, too) and it was delicious, assuming breakfast-for-dinner is one of your vibes.
Which it is for me and mine.
The dreamy part is that not only can this oatmeal be baked right away, but it can also be assembled, covered and refrigerated overnight to bake in the morning.
Even though it only takes minutes to prep, I’m never one to get up any earlier than I have to.
I’ve made this already as part of our back-to-school routine.
Because the apple and cinnamon baked oatmeal needs 35-45 minutes to bake, I took one for the team and dragged myself out of bed a little earlier than the general wake-up call.
And I’m not looking for extra bonus points, not-really-ok-kind-of, but instead of rolling back into bed while the oven did its work, I even begrudgingly exercised while everyone else enjoyed the last few minutes of precious sleep.
I know.
Oatmeal miracles: bringing back exercise routines that somehow disappeared over summer.
Also, keep in mind you can omit the apples for a regular baked oatmeal variation.
Whether or not you eat it for breakfast, dinner or anytime in between, it’s some seriously delicious oatmeal – a little crunchy on top and creamy and warm and hearty all throughout.
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Amish-Style Apple and Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal
Ingredients
- 3 cups (300 g) old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (106 g) lightly packed brown sugar, more to taste if you like things a bit sweeter
- 2 ½ cups milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons butter or coconut oil, melted
- 2-3 large tart sweet apples, (like Honey Crisp or Gala), peeled, cored and diced
Instructions
- Lightly grease a 8X12-inch or 9X13-inch baking pan or 9X9-inch (for super thick oatmeal) with nonstick cooking spray and set aside. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (don’t preheat the oven if making ahead of time and refrigerating overnight).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and brown sugar.
- In a large liquid measuring cup or medium bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, and vanilla.
- Pour this mixture over the dry ingredients and add the melted butter or coconut oil. Stir or whisk to combine.
- Arrange the diced apples evenly over the bottom of the baking dish and pour the oatmeal mixture over the top. You can cover and refrigerate overnight at this point or bake right away (uncover before baking the next morning).
- Bake for 35-45 minutes until the top is golden and the mixture is setup and not super jiggly.
- Serve warm or at room temperature with a little milk poured over the top, if you want.
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Recipe Source: adapted from a recipe at Once Upon a Chef (after my cousin Julianne emailed and raved about it)
197 Comments on “Amish-Style Apple and Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal”
Made this for Christmas breakfast, with a handful of dried cranberries sprinkled on top. Delicious!!
It was more like oatmeal when I wanted apple crisp, but maybe that was just my own misplaced expectations. It didnt have much taste when I took it out if the oven, and the apples were very soft. But a sprinkle of brown sugar and cinnamon on top was a nice quick fix to that. I think this recipe is alright, a nice treat that isn’t too unhealthy and saved me from giving in to a craving for mug cake ^-^
We made this for a retreat and served it with a splash of half and half, a drizzle of buttermilk syrup, and toasted pecans…. HEAVENLY! Thanks for another great recipe, Mel.
The pros- very easy to make. Tasted great. I loved the flavor of the oats and sweet apples.
The con- The apples leeched out juices and so even after an hour of baking there was a layer of water below the oatmeal. I had to drain it off as I couldn’t cook it any longer and the water was not dissipating. Other than the liquid issue the oatmeal tasted great. I am not sure how I could have made this without that liquid I used 3 gala apples
Hi, would quick oats be ok for this recipe? Can’t wait to make it!
I haven’t tried quick oats but I believe others have. Worth a try!
Just made this in a 9×9 pan and my kitchen smells delicious!! I used quick oats because that’s all I had….wondering how long you should bake with such a smaller pan? I did about 50 minutes.
That should be about right – the oatmeal will be firm to the touch if you tap the top.
This recipe has become a staple in our home. The leftovers are heated as needed throughout the week. Yesterday, I chopped 1 c. of walnuts and added to the apples then sprinkled with cinnamon and a little brown sugar for a head start to goodness! It was delicious
agreed, this is a great recipe. It will become a staple in my home. 🙂 i love your idea of freezing it into portions. thank you for sharing. 😉
YUM, YUM, YUM!!! I love this recipe. it is a GREAT way to enjoy your oats and fuel your body. thank you for sharing your yummy recipe. I WILL be making this again. 🙂
If I let this sit in the refrigerator overnight before cooking, could I use Steel Cut Oats?
I haven’t tried steel cut oats, but you could experiment!
This was so tasty! My adjustments:
– I did not peel the apples. I like this choice, but would chop rather than dice next time.
– light olive oil in place of butter
This also freezes well. I cut into half sized pieces, spread the on a cookie sheet, freeze. Once solidified, transfer to a zipper bag. These are wonderful as an afternoon treat with a cup of coffee.
agreed, this is a great recipe. It will become a staple in my home. 🙂 i love your idea of freezing it into portions. thank you for sharing. 😉
This was yummy! I added diced dates to my recipe and it added a nice compliment to the bake. Very filling!
I always search for this recipe. My family loves it!!
I love making this for my kids before school. They love it! The leftovers warm up great too! I made this oatmeal camping a few weeks ago. I wasn’t sure how it was going to turn out over an open fire but turned out great…had to mix it while it was cooking but was a big hit! I also used unsweetened vanilla almond milk for more flavor! Great recipe!
Delicious! I added pecans and craisins (since we were out of raisins)…thanks, Mel!
This is absolutely delicious! It is definitely a keeper.
Would blueberries work with this? Somehow envision purple baked oatmeal..lol dried apricots and pure maple syrup or organic honey instead of brown sugar? Monkfruit would work.as well.. See in comments nut milks work, non dairy family. Not total vegan, it’s like would try everything but bananas in it …so yummy.
Would blueberries work with this? Somehow envision purple naked oatmeal..lol dried apricots and pure maple syrup or organic honey instead of brown sugar? Monkfruit would work.as well..
I make blueberry muffins all the time with whole wheat flour. As long as they are clean and dry they hold their shape pretty well. They will open up slightly so the surrounding muffin parts do turn blue but they hold their shape. Add them at the very end and fold in lightly making sure they are Dispersed. I’m excited to try this oatmeal recipe as well!
I have not tried this exact recipe yet but I have been making baked oatmeal for years, and we love adding fruit to it. Apples, blueberries, and pineapple are our personal favorites! And I’ll use cinnamon with each of them
Very good. Used quick oats because I didn’t have the old fashioned and served with a drizzle of maple syrup and cream. Maybe it doesn’t sound good to say this, but it tasted like soggy apple crisp plus melted ice cream. Haha. Thank you for the yummy recipes!
Made this for Christmas Eve breakfast and it was so good. I’d mixed it up the night before and next time will either take it out early so it can come to room temperature, or punch the heat up to 350. I ended up letting it bake 10 extra minutes to get it nice and hot. Otherwise – so good – great flavor and not too sweet.
I made this using the Kodiak rolled oats. It came out amazing & had a good boost of protein. I will be making this again.
Just made! So good! Anyway of including nutrition per serving?
I don’t currently calculate that info – sorry!
Looks yummy! Could I double the recipe and still use a 9 x 13 pan, or will it overflow? How much does it rise with the baking soda?
I think a doubled batch might be too much for a 9X13 – it puffs enough that I think it might overflow.
OH. MY. GOODNESS!!! I have had this recipe bookmarked for years and I finally made it this week! WOW!! This was absolutely amazing!! This has become a new favorite for a quick breakfast that I can make on Sunday and reheat throughout the week. I decided to add golden raisins (because, hello, delicious!), 1/4 tsp ground clove, 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, and an extra teaspoon of cinnamon (I like warm spices!). I also used oat milk…FANTASTIC!!! Thank you for a wonderful recipe!
Recently made this ! Felt like we were eating healthy apple crisp for breakie!!
So easy…..so delicious! Thank you Mel for yet another winner:)
I made this for lunch and it turned out delicious! Can’t wait to eat the leftovers tomorrow. I used almond milk since that’s what I had on hand and I didn’t notice a difference. Also I didn’t peel the apple since I was lazy and don’t mind eating the peel, the apples still turned out soft and yummy in the oatmeal. I would definitely make this recipe again.
P.S. Thank you for the suggestion to eat this with hard boiled eggs, I don’t make them very often but I cooked a few in the instant pot while the oatmeal was baking and they were the perfect addition to make this a filling lunch.
Sorry, Mel, but this recipe just doesn’t have it for us, thus I can only give it a 1 rating. However, I am not one to waste food so I made oatmeal cookies.
I creamed together:
1 c butter
1 c sugar
3 eggs
Beat in:
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
Stirred up the Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal and mixed it in. (We had eaten 2-3 cups of i t, but the remaining went into the bowl)
Mixed in:
2 c flour
1 c each nuts and raisens
Bake 350 – 10-12 minutes
Yield: 5 dozen 2″ cookies
These cookies are not real sweet, which I am happy with because of Diabetes.
Why did you feel the need to enlighten us with a recipe of your own that is not even vaguely related to the blogger’s recipe? Disgraceful.
Made this vegan by using flax eggs (1 tbsp of ground flax + 3 tbsp of water left to gel for 5 min = 1 egg) and soy milk. Next time I might microwave the apples for a minute beforehand to get them even softer. Great recipe!
So…. Delicious! I omitted the nutmeg because I didn’t have any and added some chopped walnuts. Served with a drizzle of maple syrup and milk. Perfect recipe for meal planing. Microwaves nicely. Thank you!
Loved this! Made half a batch in an 8×8 pan. Perfect for two adults and two little kids! It was like eating a cinnamon oatmeal cookie for breakfast. Yes please.
Sooo good. Used almond milk, espresso chocolate chips, and bananas instead of apples. Thanks mel!
This is total comfort food. It’s easy to make, travels well for potlucks, and can be prepped in advance. I like to use it as meal prep for the work week.
Delicious! I subbed in 1 cup of buttermilk for a cup of the milk, and added dark raisins. Fantastic!
Followed recipe exactly and it turned out great! My husband loved it! I’ll definitely be making again.
My husband says he could eat the whole pan:) By far the best baked oatmeal recipe I’ve made! Love the balance of the spices.
Absolutely delicious! This will be my standard apple baked oatmeal recipe. Does it need to be refrigerated?
Yes, I refrigerate the leftovers.
I am so happy with how this turned out!! I was first concerned that my mixture was much milkier than your video of the recipe, but the bake set perfectly after the 45 minutes. I also worried that it would taste like dessert, but it really doesn’t—just a delicious, flavorful oatmeal that didn’t give me a sugar overload. (Adding frozen mixed berries with the apples was great too.) This may be our new go-to General Conference breakfast. Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Does it make a difference if you use almond milk instead of cow’s milk? I have found that some things just don’t work with almond milk.
I know a lot of people have commented they’ve used almond milk for this recipe with good results.
I make one almost exactly like this. It can also be baked, cooled and frozen. Then you just thaw and reheat, microwave even. Tastes great!
Trying this tonight!!! Looks and smells so yummy!
So yummy!!
I wish I would have cut the apples into longer larger pieces for the breakfast..
We ate this last night with ice cream, and heated it up again in the morning for breakfast with milk.
Yummy!!
So easy, so healthy, so good!
Thanks for the tip. I was thinking of chopping the apples into small pieces….now I won’t !
This is in our rotation and we love it! If you have boiled cider, that’s delicious in here to boost the apple flavor!
Has anyone tried to feeeze this? I’d love to try that!
We freeze it in smaller portions for easy breakfasts during the week. It freezes great.
This was delicious. I used a packed 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 1 apple, 1 ripe banana, and 1/2 cup of raisins. I also used 2 tsp cinnamon and left out the nutmeg. Otherwise followed the recipe. It made 12 muffins and a small square casserole sure 2 qt. I baked the muffins 20 minutes and the casserole 25 minutes. A fav!
Excellent !! We have made this recipe weekly for a long while now. It’s a family favorite!
Truly easy to make and very umma will have to make it again
I wonder if some of the milk could be replaced with apple juice to add to the apple flavor?
Great recipe! After reading a few of the reviews I wasn’t sure if it was going to be sweet enough so when I served it I sprinkled a bit of brown sugar on top. Each person agreed that the additional sugar wasn’t necessary. The first day I made this recipe I made it with apples and the second day I used frozen peaches which I thawed; both versions were equally delicious!
It wasn’t sweet enough with 3/4 cup brown sugar. It’s too bland. I may make it again, but will have to sweeten it up more.
Hello! I just found this recipe, and I”m so excited to try it. One question: can I substitute maple syrup for the brown sugar, and if so, is it an even swap, and would I need to adjust anything else in the recipe (reduce liquids)?
Many thanks!
I haven’t tried that, but you could definitely experiment – I’d probably use slightly less maple syrup if it were me.
Yum, Yum, Yum!
My husband and I absolutely love this recipe! We have made it dozens of times. It is great for breakfast in the morning all week long. I usually make it on Sunday and during the week heat up an individual portion in the microwave and pour a small amount of almond milk on it and it taste like freshly made oatmeal. Sometimes I add some dried cranberries and slivered almonds before I bake it. Love this dish- definitely would recommend it!
This is the 3rd time I’ve made this recipe, and varied it a bit on my 2nd and 3rd try. 1st Time: made as instructed = loved it. 2nd time=used bananas and dark chocolate chips instead of apples = loved it more. 3rd time =bananas, chocolate chips and fresh blueberries = wonderful. Oh. I always freeze this in single serving pieces, wrapping in wax paper & inserting the piece in a small ziplock plastic bag. From frozen, about one minute in the microwave while still in wax paper does the trick.
Love the variations, Gina!
This is my favorite breakfast ever! Lately, I’ve loved adding a cup of frozen berries in with the apples (I used a triple berry blend). My kids love it when I add a dollop of homemade whipped cream to their oatmeal….I also love that it has just the right amount of sweetness. Thanks Mel!
Made this last night. I used apples and added dried cherries. Excellent.
This was the dish I took to a brunch at my church today. The flavors were great! I did add walnuts and raisins. Other than the oatmeal being a bit gummy, It was really a hit.
Super yummy! Thanks so much. Quick and makes me think of apple pie.. I wonder if there are ways to make it healthier but taste just as good..
Awesome! I used coconut milk and it was soooo creamy. I added chopped walnuts too. Shared with my coworkers and it got rave reviews! Yum! I love it!
Oh my gosh. Felt like eating something different and made this today (added a wee bit more brown sugar). DELICIOUS! Loved it! Super easy to make. My husband really enjoyed it as well. I will be making this more often. Thanks so much for sharing.
Elizabeth in Canada
This was fantastic! First time I have made (or had) baked oatmeal. I used cherries in addition to apples, and also added a Tb of chia seeds. I been trying to make sure I get enough protein so I used a half cup of Greek yogurt instead of butter, and decreased milk to 1 cup (for a half recipe), since I thought the yogurt would contribute to the liquid. Next time I might try keeping the milk at 1 1/4 cups, but anyway it was delicious! Each serving was 350 cals, with 15.5 g protein!
This was fantastic! First time I have made (or had) baked oatmeal. I used cherries in addition to apples, and also added a Tb of chia seeds. I been trying to make sure I get enough protein so I used a half cup of Greek yogurt instead of butter, and decreased milk to 1 cup (for a half recipe), since I thought the yogurt would contribute to the liquid. Next time I might try keeping the milk at 1 1/4 cups, but anyway it was delicious! Each serving was 350 cals, with 15.5 g protein!
Quick question: the written recipe calls for the apples to be peeled, but the video shows apples with the peel. Does it work either way? If I don’t need to peel, I don’t want to. 🙂
Yes! Either works; my kids prefer the apples peeled, but you can leave them on if the texture doesn’t bother you. 🙂
This is so yummy! And so quick to prep the night before! Our family loved it!
Glad to hear it, Laurel!
Made this for breakfast this morning and it was a hit for all of us. My five year old girl excitedly asked why I was allowing us to have apple pie for breakfast. I didn’t correct her on the name and she ate every bit of it. The boys even asked for seconds. This will definitely be a repeat at our house.
This is really good. I like it with warm milk on it. It’s great to make for a crowd and it freezes really well to have on hand for a later date.
This has become a Saturday tradition for our family for the last year. We always double the recipe and have it for Sunday breakfast too if there is any left. Fresh blueberries on top is our favorite. Besides apples we have baked it adding frozen blueberries which was delish! We have also experimented with coconut milk, almond milk, and have used 1/2 Stevia and 1/2 brown sugar (when making it more diabetic friendly). This morning we are using fresh peaches since we don’t have apples- can’t wait to nosh on that!. When I take this dish to the office it rocks the breakfast potluck. Thanks again Mel for sharing your recipes! Our family face come from your website.
Thanks, Sofaia! I love this oatmeal, too, and love your variations!
Can I make it the night before and pop it in the oven in the morning? Looks great
Just kidding–I just read the instructions and found the answer 🙂
Will it work to bake and freeze in individual servings to warm up in a microwave?
Sounds like a great idea!
This always turns out so well. It’s definitely one of my very favorite breakfasts! It’s healthy, but feels like I’m eating a treat.
So good! Definitely not just an apple crumble recipe, less sugar and more oatmeal. It’s more like an apple crisp tasting oatmeal which is delicious and better than eating dessert for breakfast. I used almond milk and full amount of sugar and it was perfect, great recipe!
This is fantastic! My son loves it! I’ve been making since you posted it. We add a bit less sugar and don’t peel the apples. It’s almost like an apple crumble!
Am I crazy and just dont see it but do you have the nutrition facts listed somewhere? thanks so much, Its currently baking in my oven.
No. I don’t provide that info, but there are a lot on online calculators that you can plug it into.
Thanks so much! It turned out great, added bananas to half and also subtracted a 1/3 of the almond milk and added apple sauce instead… THANKS, It was my first Oatmeal bake and will continue to modify from your recipe.
with almond milk and applesauce and bananas.
Calories 304
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10 g 16 %
Saturated Fat 7 g 34 %
Monounsaturated Fat 2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 47 mg 16 %
Sodium 247 mg 10 %
Potassium 254 mg 7 %
Total Carbohydrate 47 g 16 %
Dietary Fiber 6 g 24 %
Sugars 23 g
Protein 5 g 11 %
Vitamin A 2 %
Vitamin C 7 %
Calcium 4 %
Iron 11 %
Girl! This is so good! I made it for Thanksgiving Day breakfast. Hearty, not overly sweet, and feels healthy! I made one little change. Half of the milk I subbed for Apple Cider. I had some left over from an event a few days before. It was just enough to give it that holiday taste. I’d make it again the same way. Thank you for sharing this one with us.
This is a great recipe and very easy to make as well.
I’ve got it in the fridge for tomorrow morning! I did a half recipe in a 9×9 dish, we’ll see if that works. Looks/smells great! –Meryl
Four of the recipes I just used for our Thanksgiving (Canadian) were yours, Mel, including this one for Sunday breakfast. Delicious! Easy, tasty, and especially well-received on this just-above-freezing morning.
Pretty much an apple crisp recipe, honestly.
any fruit is good added in place of the Apples: banana, blueberries, raspberries, peaches,
Made this for my son and husband the other day and they loved it! We had some leftover and it heated up nicely with a splash of milk mixed in. I’m not a fan of oatmeal and this made me a fan! Thank you for sharing!
I made this last night for dinner. We loved it! It was perfectly sweetened. Leftovers for breakfast were yummy as well. I’m going to add more apples next time, only because we love them! This was a hit!
I made this yesterday. I used half the sugar (only 1/4 c) and it was perfectly sweet. Of course, if I weren’t watching my nutrition I’d bump up the sugar 😛 Thanks for the recipe! It’s great for lazy meal planning (my favorite kind).
Has anyone tried using applesauce as a substitute for the coconut oil / applesauce? I have done that in other recipes, and seeing as this is a baked oatmeal with apple, I wondered if maybe it would add a nice touch.
I haven’t tried that sub in particular in this recipe (like you, I’ve used it in other recipes). If you try it here, let me know. I wonder if it would make the baked oatmeal too gummy? Not sure.
Hey Mel! We love this “apple crisp oatmeal” as my kids call it. My husband bought a giant bag of steel cut oats- do you think I could use them in this recipe?
I haven’t tried it with steel cut oats so I’m not sure but it could probably work if you adjust the time and liquid (steel cut oats usually need more of both), good luck if you try it!
use a crock pot.
I made today and used chopped bananas instead of apples and less sugar for my 18 month old. He loves it! Thanks.
Made this tonight, it is fabulous! Great flavor and very moist – yum!
Not quite what I was expecting but I liked it anyways. I thought it would’ve gotten a little more crisp. Next time I’m thinking of reducing the milk to 2 cups, as I still had a scant of liquid pooling at the bottom of my 9×9 pan. But like I said it was still delicious.
We love this. It’s our standard Sunday morning breakfast. We do apples and blueberries with a hint of lemon zest. It’s great with the dairy free options for those who need that.
Leftovers we puree and turn into gluten free pancakes later that week – still working on mastering that – i just usually just make it up as I go.
Well, isn’t that the most clever thing? Blending up for pancakes? Love that!
Will this recipe work well with using bananas?
I haven’t tried it with bananas but I believe someone else did further up in the comment thread. 🙂
Is it possible to use a dairy alternative, like almond milk? (Didn’t have time to read through all the posts so sorry if you’ve already answered this!)
Yes, I have used almond milk with great results.
Hi Mel, just want you to know how delicious this baked oatmeal is. I have always wanted a way to eat oatmeal but don’t like the texture of traditional oatmeal. This recipe solved my problem. And a batch lasted me all week and made for quick and easy breakfasts. I even experimented and dipped the cold oatmeal piece into French toast batter and fried it and served with real maple syrup. My boyfriend said it was decadent. Thanks for all your fabulous recipes. Thanks, Kelli
The french toast idea? Holy cow – so brilliant, Kelli! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
I have made this at least two dozen times since you have posted it. LOVE it. I frequently add a can of pumpkin to beef it up and add a few vitamins, and it works great. (the pumpkin taste is not strong) I have also found if you bake it at 400 it will be done in just less than 30 minutes for those mornings when you aren’t up quite in time. Thanks again, I seriously do not know what I would do with out your ideas and food inspiration in my life.
Pumpkin sounds like such a great addition, Kate!
This in the oven now and I’m making your sweet and sour chicken for dinner. It’s a Mel’s recipe kind of day!
My new favorite breakfast! I just made this recipe this morning and I am planning to make it again for my pre-marathon breakfast next weekend. Delicious, filling, and healthy! I made mine with half the brown sugar and with unsweetened vanilla almond milk. As always you have the BEST recipes. Thanks Mel!
Good luck on your marathon, Gilliane!!
Hi there,
I just wanted to let you know that I used almond milk for this recipe and it turned out great. I think next time I will make some maple glazed pecans to put on top towards the end of the baking cycle. Delicious! And I love the idea of having this as a breakfast for dinner meal!
When I make a Mel Meal, my husband asks why I even bother looking anywhere else for recipes. Thanks for your hard work, Mel.
Made it this morning – DELISH! Do you think this would freeze okay?
Good question – freezing after baking or before? I think it should work to freeze baked and cooled leftovers.
My family loves baked oatmeal, but this recipe is now by far our very favorite!! Absolutely delicious and perfect flavors for fall. I followed the recipe, except that I added about 1/2 c of chopped pecans. Thank you for sharing this one, it will be a staple in our breakfast rotation!!
We made this for dinner (as kind of an apple crisp-ish addition to a veggie plate…) and everyone devoured it. I’m excited for leftovers in the morning! We thought it had just the right amount of sweetness. Thanks!
I made this for my family and it was SO GOOD! It was so nice to make it the night before and just pop it in the oven in the morning. It was delicious and filling. The only thing I did different was add raisins. Thank you so much for another awesome recipe!!!
This oatmeal was great! My kids don’t usually like baked oatmeal but they loved this version. I left out the apples since they don’t like cooked apples. I’m sure it tastes better with the apples and I can’t wait to try it that way!
I got a big box of Honeycrisp apples last week and have been eager to try this. I prepped it in jetlast night and baked it this morning
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Oops! That’s what I get for typing this on my phone. Meant to say that I prepped it in just a few minutes last night and baked it this morning with wonderful results. I sold it to my kids as apple crisp, and the child who loves apple+oatmeal recipes and one of my non-oatmeal-eaters both really liked it. One of my non-oatmeal-eaters wouldn’t try it (she doesn’t like peach cobbler either…something is wrong with her), but I am optimistic that I can win her over with a little persistence. I loved it and I am eager to try it again with other variations. I used coconut oil and was happy that I couldn’t taste the coconut flavor, just the spices. Another winner. Thanks for sharing!
I tried this again with fresh peaches today and it is just as delicious!
Fabulous recipe, even my non-loving oatmeal kids raved about this one. Thank you!
So yummy! Made half batch one day and a full batch 2 days later. Thanks, Mel!
I made this today without the apples. The flavor was delish but the texture (due to eggs) was not my favorite.
PS – We added huckleberries picked in the wild of Montana where we live, plus a few slivered almonds before eating – DELISH! 🙂
So jealous about your huckleberries, Dani. Yum!
I haven’t read the previous comments, so if I repeat what was already said, I apologize 🙂 Thank you for this much healthier version of Oatmeal Bake. The recipe I have always used calls for far more fat (1/2 cup oil!) and twice as much brown sugar. Love using coconut oil, and less sugar – & it still tastes great!
Seriously like apple crisp for breakfast. Loved it but the pecans and raisin/craisins from the original recipe were the best part. I love Once Upon a Chef- 99% of what I make are from your two sites.
Oops. Just saw the correction.
Ingredients list says baking powder. Directions say baking soda. No acidic ingredient so I’m guessing baking powder. ??
Loving this yummy oat dish on this chilly morn in New England. Wondering, tho, if I made a mistake. I added baking POWDER to the dry ingredients & was wondering if I should have added baking SODA.
Hi Lauren – the original recipe I posted a few days ago had baking soda listed in the ingredients until a reader kindly pointed out (after comparing to the recipe I adapted it from) that it might be baking powder. Which is correct. Either way, many people made it with baking soda with great results (I edited the recipe to read baking powder) so I think the good news is that it will work with either.
I just made this for lunch with some slight variations: I used peaches instead of apples and added a generous helping of shredded coconut. My 3 year old asked for seconds and the baby gobbled it up! This one is a keeper!!
Just had this for breakfast and it was delicious! It did feel like Apple crisp for breakfast:) I used 3 apples and coconut oil and baked for 40 minutes. Was really good and planning on enjoying it for the next few mornings, definitely makes a generous portion. Thanks!
Hi, do you bake this covered or uncovered? Thanks so much!
It bakes uncovered.
I usually have oatmeal every morning for breakfast and I’m always looking for ways to mix it up. This looks wonderful. And I’m excited for a little oatmeal crust on top. Yum!
made for dinner tonight- and kids recovering from flu devoured it after not eating for a week!! Thanks Mel!!!
Had this for dinner last night. It was a hit! I like apple crisp a lot, but always find myself wishing for less sweet and more oats. Done and done! I made it as written – I agree you definitely need all 3 apples – but added chopped toasted pecans and toasted coconut (that great big bag from Costco!) after it baked, and of course whipped cream. It was awesome! We all agreed it would be even better with ice cream 🙂
Here’s the thing: I like oatmeal. But I LOVE baked oatmeal. Heidi from 101 cookbooks introduced me to a version with bananas baked on the bottom. It’s a whole different animal from regular oatmeal! SO even if you don’t think you like oatmeal, try it baked. I can’t wait to try this version, because I love anything and everything Amish 🙂
Looks delicious! Is there anyway to use quick oats in this recipe because I have a ton ?
I’m sure you could definitely experiment – I haven’t tried it that way and it might make for a slightly different texture but I like to try to use up what I have on hand, too, so I say go for it.
I tried it and it worked well. My family liked it:)
Had it for dinner tonight! So good! Definitely use 3 apples! The kids know they have to let me eat some on the morning, I called dibs on leftovers!
Do you think I could use fresh peaches instead? I have a lot right now!
Definitely worth a try! I think this has the potential to be very adaptable.
Come the just-around-the-corner cool weather and this will be the perfect thing.
It has endless add ins as suggested above. (Ooh, whipped cream? Yes…!)
Peaches are abundant right now and I’m wondering if you’ve ever tried it with peaches or what you think about that?
I haven’t tried it, Kirstin – but I think it’s worth a try!
This was delicious! We all love apples, raisins, cinnamon and oatmeal. And, yes, my sweet tooth demanded I put just a little more brown sugar within even before tasting. 🙁 Thank you Julianne and Mel! And thanks so much to Liz for sharing her addition of shredded coconut. Next time, I’m trying this recipe with the coconut and omitting the apples. This is yet another oatmeal favorite from Mel.
Would like calorie count for Apple cinnamon baked oatmeal.
Yum! Making this tomorrow morning. I have to get kids up for early morning seminary, so it can bake while they are there and then they can eat it when they get home before they head to school. thanks!
Thank you! I’m trying this tomorrow. Your school lunches post has been an inspiration! Please, please do a breakfast post.
I’m with Kelly. Please honor us with an official breakfast post. I would also LOVE LOVE LOVE an after school snack post. I’m sure you could change my life with that one.
I 2nd the after school snack post.
This looks incredibly easy, and delicious! I’m pinning this and am going to try it out tomorrow morning since we already have all the ingredients on hand for it! Thanks for sharing such a delicious recipe!
Paige
http://thehappyflammily.com
Breakfast post please!!!
Mel, do you ever work out the calorie count for your recipes? All your recipes are great and I’ve even sent them on to my son, but I would love the break down of them if possible in the future.
P.S. You know my daughter Kim T, and my husband loves your half brownie & half chocolate chip cookies!
Linda I don’t currently provide the calorie information for the recipes but there are some really great online calculators if you Google it. Good luck!
myfitnesspal does an amazing job of sucking mel’s recipies in, letting you customize with the exact ingredients you use, and then calculates it all for you!
Linda I love that Kim. 🙂 Mollie’s right also, myfitnesspal can slurp the recipes in through a link and give you that info too.
um…. YUM!!! I’ve been doing apple cinnamon oatmeal on the stove… but THIS might just be our weekend breakfast… I think this would cover both days.. Printing out NOW! 😀
I subscribe to your site, and in my email of this oatmeal today, the “print” link didn’t work. It works on your site itself. Just so you know. We will be having this for supper one night soon!
Thanks for letting me know that Pam…I’ll look into it.
I stopped by here this morning to look up the recipe for pumpkin pancakes, but I immediately dropped the pumpkin and diverted to this. SO SO delicious. I feel like we’re having Apple crisp for breakfast. Mmmmmmmmmmm.
Do you eat this as is, or do you top with milk or syrup? I’m not familiar with baked oatmeal.
Ah, good question, Lindsay. Sometimes we pour a little milk over it – and then other times eat it as is. Kind of depends on our mood. 🙂
My kids were asking for whipped cream for it this morning .. Because we usually put fruit and a little whipped cream on regular baked oatmeal, but I didn’t have time to make it .. So we just ate it plain, some kids tried milk… We liked it both ways, I do think I may try a little sweetened cream next time just for fun, since it kind of reminded us of Apple crisp ( which we do as breakfast .. As a treat, especially during the fall) … Thanks again for this great recipe and an other new way to get my kiddos to eat oatmeal
Julianne is the best and I have apples calling my name. Though my kids aren’t fans of apples in stuff, I’ll make it and maybe just have it all week on my own:)
Oh my goodness, Hilary, Helen and Liz – I love that you tried this already! Thanks for reporting back (Liz, with your changes). You gals are awesome!
Oh please do a breakfast post!!
Please oh please!!!!
Yes a breakfast post for me too!
I have made your baked oatmeal more times than I can remember. I can’t wait to try this recipe! Thanks again for sharing!
My sister loves oatmeal (well, so do I) and she’s coming to visit me from Washington state. I’ll have this her first morning in Minnesota!
Just reporting back …. This is delicious !!!
This is just the movation I needed to get up and go to the store and get some milk. This looks wonderful! Thanks Mel!
OMG…just tried this an it’s SO GOOD! Will definitely add this to the breakfast rotation!!!! THANK YOU!!
This looks delicious. I’m going to try halving the recipe–my husband doesn’t like cooked apples (I know, what’s wrong with him?), so it will just be me and the kids eating it. In fact, I needed a dinner idea for the kids and me tonight. Thank you for once again solving my dinner dilemma.
I just pulled my half recipe out of the oven. I baked it in a bread pan (9×5) and did not need to adjust cooking time.
I used the coconut oil option and also added some shredded coconut (I LOVE coconut and often add it to oatmeal) and raisins.
It is just me, so will see how the leftovers do, but out of the oven – major YUM!
Thanks, Mel and Julianne!
Leftovers: a couple spoonfuls cold, right out of the frig, rescued me late yesterday afternoon and this morning, I warmed a small bowl pre-early morning walk. For the warming, I added a wee bit of milk and microwaved on very low power for several minutes. The warmed leftovers are not the crispy topped cakey out of the oven goodness, but more like a “regular” bowl of oatmeal – still great flavor, though!
Just popped this in the oven!!!! This looks delicious !!!!!!!
GOOD MORNING to me .. I’m totally going to make this right now !!