Get all the comfort of a warm bowl of apple cinnamon flavored oatmeal baked up for the whole week in just 30 minutes! Originally published August 2015. Last updated September 2022.
I feel that oatmeal is a very personal thing. Everyone likes theirs prepared "just so". For example, my dad's oatmeal swims in evaporated milk, a ton of cinnamon, and some sugar. I like mine on the chunkier side, with nuts, fruit, spices, and a tiny splash of almond milk. Sometimes I add applesauce into the mix, too. Baking oatmeal for the week is a genius way to make oatmeal easier and that's what we're talking about today: apple cinnamon edition. Let's get into the details!
If you're here for a PCOS breakfast recipe, I've got you covered, too! With hormone nourishing ingredients like cinnamon, rolled oats, and unsweetened applesauce, this is a solid way to start the day with balanced blood sugar in mind.
Looking for more ideas on how to meal prep your oatmeal? Try these, too.
What You'll Need for this Recipe
I love making this spiced apple baked oatmeal for fall but it's great year round. And the ingredients are simple. Here's what to add to your grocery list.
- Apple Chips
- Butter
- Cinnamon
- Maple Syrup
- Milk
- Nutmeg
- Rolled Oats (also called old fashioned oats)
- Sea Salt
- Unsweetened Applesauce
- Vanilla Extract
You don't need fancy tools for this dish, either. For a truly make ahead family breakfast recipe, bake your apple cinnamon oats in an oblong pan with lid. This makes for easy storage and minimal clean up because all you have to do is let pan cool a bit, add the lid, then transfer to the fridge.
What Does it Taste Like?
This recipe yields serious apple pie baked oatmeal vibes. The crunchy apple chips transform into soft and tender apple slices in the oven and the spices do the rest of the work with the butter and vanilla extract supply baked good flavor notes. Texture-wise, it's a dense and chewy treat because of the oats and applesauce.
Tips for this Recipe
- This is a hormone healthy breakfast option for women with PCOS as is but to amp up the blood sugar balancing factor, add a scoop or two of vanilla protein powder. Adding walnuts or your favorite nuts to the mix will also add more protein.
- Need a vegan comforting baked oatmeal recipe? Substitute coconut oil for the butter. And use gluten-free oats to make this is a gluten-free healthy breakfast on the go.
- How to serve this recipe? I recommend cutting the baked oats into bars and serving warm. The dish stands up on its own but can be paired with other breakfast items like my individual scrambled egg bites for a sweet and savory moment.
- Can I freeze baked oatmeal? Absolutely! Cut into individual portions, wrap in plastic wrap, and place into a freezer safe bag. Mark the bag with the date and store for up to six months. To reheat, unwrap and microwave for one to two minutes on a microwave safe dish.
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Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal
Ingredients
- 4 cups rolled oats (not quick oats)
- ¾ cup apple chips broken into pieces
- 1 ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 ⅔ cup milk at room temperature
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 4 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Thoroughly mix rolled oats, apple chips, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sea salt in a large bowl.
- In another bowl, stir together room temperature milk, unsweetened applesauce, maple syrup, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Add wet mixture to dry mixture and stir until no dry "pockets" remain. Spread mixture into an oblong (13" x 9") baking pan.
- Bake oatmeal for about 25 minutes or until top is golden brown and firm when pressing down on it with your fingers (but not crisp). Cool to room temperature before cutting into squares.
Notes
- This is a hormone healthy breakfast option for women with PCOS as is but to amp up the blood sugar balancing factor, add a scoop or two of vanilla protein powder. Adding walnuts or your favorite nuts to the mix will also add more protein.
- Need a vegan comforting baked oatmeal recipe? Substitute coconut oil for the butter. And use gluten-free oats to make this is a gluten-free healthy breakfast on the go.
- How to serve this recipe? I recommend cutting the baked oats into bars and serving warm. The dish stands up on its own but can be paired with other breakfast items like my individual scrambled egg bites for a sweet and savory moment.
- Can I freeze baked oatmeal? Absolutely! Cut into individual portions, wrap in plastic wrap, and place into a freezer safe bag. Mark the bag with the date and store for up to six months. To reheat, unwrap and microwave for one to two minutes on a microwave safe dish.
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