Baked Apple Oatmeal With Greek Yogurt (Print Version)

Tender baked oats with spiced apples and creamy yogurt topping

# What You Need:

→ Oatmeal Base

01 - 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 ½ cups milk (dairy or unsweetened non-dairy)
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - ⅓ cup pure maple syrup or honey
05 - 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter or coconut oil
06 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
07 - 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
08 - ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
09 - ½ tsp baking powder
10 - ¼ tsp salt

→ Apples

11 - 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
12 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
13 - 1 tbsp brown sugar
14 - ¼ tsp ground cinnamon

→ Topping

15 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
16 - 2 tbsp pure maple syrup or honey
17 - ¼ cup toasted walnuts or pecans, chopped

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, melted butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
03 - Add oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to the wet mixture. Stir until well combined and no dry spots remain.
04 - In a separate bowl, toss the diced apples with lemon juice, brown sugar, and cinnamon until evenly coated.
05 - Gently fold the apple mixture into the oat mixture, being careful not to overmix.
06 - Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly with a spatula.
07 - Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is just set. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out mostly clean.
08 - Let the baked oatmeal cool for 5–10 minutes before serving. This allows it to set and makes cutting easier.
09 - While the oatmeal cools, mix Greek yogurt with 2 tbsp maple syrup until smooth and well combined.
10 - Cut baked oatmeal into squares. Serve warm or at room temperature with a generous dollop of sweetened Greek yogurt and a sprinkle of toasted nuts, if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like apple pie for breakfast but fuels you with protein and fiber for hours
  • The whole house smells incredible while it bakes
  • Make it Sunday and eat all week with zero morning effort
02 -
  • Let it cool at least 5 minutes before cutting, otherwise it falls apart
  • The center should still have a slight jiggle when you remove it from the oven
  • It firms up significantly as it cools, so don't worry if it seems too soft
03 -
  • Cut the apples into uniform pieces so they bake evenly
  • Toasting the nuts beforehand brings out their natural oils and flavor

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