Description
If you’re craving cozy comfort food that feels like apple pie for breakfast, this Amish‑Style Apple and Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal is just what you need. Crispy on the outside, creamy inside, and bursting with warm spices and juicy apples—perfect for mornings that need a little extra love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups old‑fashioned rolled oats
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- ¾ tsp salt
- ½ cup brown sugar (or substitute maple syrup/coconut sugar)
- 2½ cups milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 2 large eggs (or flax eggs for vegan)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 Tbsp melted butter or coconut oil
- 2–3 apples, peeled and diced (Honeycrisp or Gala)
- Optional Add‑Ins:
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- ½ cup raisins or dried cranberries
- Drizzle of caramel or maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- Prep and Preheat: Grease a 9×13″ baking dish (or 9×9″ for thicker results). Preheat oven to 325 °F (163 °C).
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl whisk together oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, salt, and brown sugar.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl whisk milk, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Bring It Together: Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients, stir in melted butter or oil until combined. Batter will be loose.
- Layer and Bake: Sprinkle diced apples evenly in the baking dish. Pour oatmeal mixture over top.
For make‑ahead: Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Bake for 35–45 minutes until golden and set (a slight jiggle is okay).
Notes
Apple Variety: Blend tart and sweet apples—Granny Smith + Honeycrisp = ideal. Crispy Finish: Broil for 1–2 minutes at the end for a crunchy top—watch carefully! Freezer-Friendly: Cool, slice into portions, and freeze up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Amish, American
Keywords: baked oatmeal, apple cinnamon breakfast, make ahead oatmeal, amish oatmeal