Description

This Cozy Amish Style Apple and Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal is a comforting, wholesome breakfast that’s perfect for chilly mornings. Featuring tender baked oats infused with warm cinnamon and sweet diced apples, this dish combines the heartiness of old-fashioned oats with a touch of sweetness and spice. It’s easy to prepare, baked to golden perfection, and serves as a nourishing start to the day that the whole family will enjoy.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Wet Ingredients

2 large eggs
1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
1/4 cup melted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Add-ins

1 large apple, peeled and diced (e.g., Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
Optional: a handful of chopped nuts or raisins

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Instructions

Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8×8 or 9×9-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine old-fashioned rolled oats, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon, mixing thoroughly to distribute the ingredients evenly.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs. Then add the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract, stirring to blend all the liquids smoothly.
Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredient mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir well until the mixture is fully combined.
Fold in Apples: Gently fold the diced apples (and optional nuts or raisins if using) into the oatmeal mixture, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the entire mixture into the prepared baking dish. Spread it out evenly for uniform baking.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30–35 minutes or until the oatmeal is golden brown on top and the center is set and firm to the touch.
Cool and Serve: Allow the baked oatmeal to cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing and serving. This lets it set further for easier portioning and enhances the flavors.

Notes

You can substitute the milk with any plant-based alternative like almond or oat milk to make it dairy-free.
For extra texture and flavor, add a handful of chopped nuts such as walnuts or pecans, or dried fruit like raisins before baking.
Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a tangier flavor or sweeter apples like Honeycrisp for a milder taste.
Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days and reheated in the microwave or oven.
If you prefer a softer texture, add a splash more milk to the wet ingredients.