Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 25

Total Time: 30

Servings: servings

Calories: 254kcal

Easy baked oatmeal with bites of real apple and warm cinnamon flavor.

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.

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.