If there is one healthy breakfast that always goes down well in my house, especially on a cold school morning, it's baked oats. These Apple Cinnamon Baked Oats are a winter twist on a breakfast favourite. It has warming apple pie vibes with the apples, cinnamon and maple syrup and it's high in fibre too.
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Mornings are hectic, so I like to have as many healthy make-ahead breakfasts in rotation as possible.
Baked oats are a go-to in my house, so I am always coming up with new flavour combinations for them and at this time of year it has to be apple and cinnamon. Warming and cosy, it's a hug in a bow.
Baked oats with apples are budget friendly, high in fibre and serve it with some Greek yoghurt for a high protein breakfast that is naturally sweetened.
It also freezes really well making it great for meal prep. So you can get out a slice the night before to defrost and then pop it in the oven whilst everyone is getting ready.
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Ingredients and Substitutions
A full ingredients list, along with US Customary and Metric measurements, can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post.
- Oats - Rolled oats, not quick cook.
- Eggs - Medium size. You can replace with a flax egg to make vegan.
- Spices - Cinnamon and ginger for that warming combination.
- Maple syrup - You can swap this for honey or agave.
- Milk - Whole, skimmed or non-dairy milk.
- Apple sauce - Unsweetened applesauce.
- Vanilla - Vanilla extract not essence
- Nuts - Pecans, but walnuts, almonds or hazelnuts will work too.
- Apples - Any diced apples will work.
Variations
Blended - If you wanted to make this apple pie baked oats more of a cake like texture like our Banana Bread Baked Oats, then you can put everything except the apples and pecans into a blender and blend until smooth.
Fruit - Swap the apples for pears, or do a combination of them both. You could stir some dried fruit like raisins, cranberries or cherries in too.
Protein - If you wanted to make the apple cinnamon baked oats higher in protein, then you could swap some of the oats (about 30g/1oz) for a scoop of protein powder.
Seeds - Add extra fibre by adding some flaxseeds and chia seeds to the mixture before baking.
How To Make Apple Cinnamon Baked Oats
Prep: Preheat your oven to 190°C/170°C(fan)/375°F/Gas 5. Grease a large baking dish.
- Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk the eggs. Add the milk, maple syrup, vanilla and apple sauce. Mix again.
- Step 2: Add the oats, cinnamon, ginger and baking powder to the wet ingredients. Mix well to combine everything.
- Step 3: Add the apple chunks (reserving a few) and chopped nuts. Mix these in.
- Step 4: Transfer the oat mixture to the greased baking dish. Spread it out and add the remaining apple chunks to the top.
- Step 5: Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown.
What To Serve with Apple and Cinnamon Baked Oats
We love this with a big spoonful of Greek yogurt for a high protein breakfast option, but you could also just serve it as it is. It is delicious hot or cold, and cold squares make a great snack too.
A drizzle of peanut butter, or even some Homemade Healthy Nutella is a good option too.
Dannii's Top Tips
- For maximum sweetness, use really ripe apples.
- Let the batter rest for a couple of minutes before pouring it into the pan. This will allow it to thicken up, and stop the apples sinking to the bottom when folded in.
- For a "protein swirl", blend some cottage cheese and swirl it into the top of the oats before baking.
- You can use frozen apples too and you don't need to defrost them first.
- Allow it to cool before slicing it all up for storage.
- To ensure this is gluten free, use certified gluten-free oats.
Frequently Asked Questions
Leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can also freeze them by wrapping them individually and putting them in a freezer bag and they will keep for up to 3 months.
If frozen, leave to defrost in the fridge overnight. You can either reheat in the oven for 10 minutes or in the air fryer for 4-5 minutes. I find that adding a splash of milk on top before reheating helps it not to dry out too.
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Recipe
Apple Cinnamon Baked Oats
Ingredients
- 2 Eggs
- 250 ml (1 cups) Skimmed milk
- 80 ml (0.33 cup) Maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 180 g (0.75 cup) Apple sauce
- 230 g (2 cups) Oats - (use certified gluten free oats to ensure this recipe is gluten free)
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 50 g (0.5 cup) Pecans - chopped
- 2 Apples - diced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 190°C/170°C(fan)/375°F/Gas 5. Grease a large baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk 2 Eggs. Add 250 ml Skimmed milk, 80 ml Maple syrup, 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract and 180 g Apple sauce. Mix again.
- Add 230 g Oats, 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon, 0.5 teaspoon Ground ginger and 1 teaspoon Baking powder. Mix well to combine everything.
- Add chunks of 2 Apples (reserving a few) and 50 g Pecans (chopped). Mix these in.
- Transfer the oat mixture to the greased baking dish. Spread it out and add the remaining apple chunks to the top.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes.
Recipe Tips
- For maximum sweetness, use really ripe apples.
- Let the batter rest for a couple of minutes before pouring it into the pan. This will allow it to thicken up, and stop the apples sinking to the bottom when folded in.
- For a "protein swirl", blend some cottage cheese and swirl it into the top of the oats before baking.
- You can use frozen apples too and you don't need to defrost them first.
- Allow it to cool before slicing it all up for storage.
Nutritional Information
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The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
As all appliances vary, cooking times are a guide. Please note that by changing the serving size, the cooking time may also need to be altered.
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