3.12.2024

Apple and Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal

3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¾ teaspoon salt
½ cup brown sugar
2 ½ cups milk
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 tablespoons butter, melted
2-3 large tart sweet apples, (like Honey Crisp or Gala), peeled, cored and diced

INSTRUCTIONS 

Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside. 

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 at 325* 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 desired.

recipe and image from Mel's Kitchen Cafe