Cinnamon-Apple Baked Oatmeal Recipe

Name: Cinnamon-Apple Baked Oatmeal Recipe
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 pound Granny Smith apples (3 to 4), peeled, cored, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 1/2 cups rolled oats; 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped; 1/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons light brown sugar, divided, plus more for serving; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 large egg; 1 3/4 cups milk; 2 tablespoons (1 ounce) unsalted butter, melted, plus extra for greasing dish

Oven-baking oatmeal is a great alternative to stovetop because it's hands-free. It's easy to add in as many extra flavorings (fruit, spices, nuts) as you want. Here, soft apples and cinnamon spice are natural additions to this easy fuss-free baked rendition.

Why this recipe works:

Oven baking is a no-fuss, hands-off way to cook oatmeal.
Pre-baking the apples ensures that they're cooked through.
Granny Smith apples provide tart contrast to the sweet oatmeal.

Why You Should Stop Boiling Your Oatmeal and Start Baking It

Active: 10 mins

Total: 60 mins

Serves: 4 to 6 servings

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1 pound Granny Smith apples (3 to 4), peeled, cored, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
1/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons light brown sugar, divided, plus more for serving
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 large egg
1 3/4 cups milk
2 tablespoons (1 ounce) unsalted butter, melted, plus extra for greasing dish

Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a shallow 2-quart baking dish. Scatter apples into dish and cover with foil. Bake until apples are just beginning to soften, about 20 minutes.
Remove foil and let cool slightly, about 10 minutes. Scatter oats and walnuts into dish. Whisk 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, egg, milk, and melted butter in medium bowl to combine. Pour into baking dish. Using a spoon, gently press and stir oats into milk mixture to moisten and distribute apples evenly.
Scatter remaining 1 tablespoon brown sugar over top and bake until center is just set, about 30 minutes. Serve immediately, passing more brown sugar at the table.

Special equipment

2-quart shallow baking dish

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Why You Should Stop Boiling Your Oatmeal and Start Baking It

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
281	Calories
13g	Fat
38g	Carbs
6g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4 to 6
Amount per serving
Calories	281
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13g	16%
Saturated Fat 3g	17%
Cholesterol 41mg	14%
Sodium 106mg	5%
Total Carbohydrate 38g	14%
Dietary Fiber 5g	18%
Total Sugars 20g
Protein 6g
Vitamin C 0mg	1%
Calcium 45mg	3%
Iron 2mg	9%
Potassium 239mg	5%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.