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Get ready for fall with this healthy apple pie baked oatmeal! Made with rolled oats, diced apples, cinnamon, and maple syrup for sweetness, this baked oatmeal is perfect for those cooler mornings.
If I had to describe fall in one recipe, it would be this healthy apple pie baked oatmeal. There’s something about apple pie that just gets me in the fall mood. Maybe it’s because when I think apple pie, my mind immediately jumps to homemade apple pie with ice cream on Thanksgiving.
Apple pie was the first pie I ever made by myself. It was just your basic apple pie – store bought crusts, sugar, cinnamon, and apples. While my baking skills are a little more refined now, I still make an apple pie for my family on Thanksgiving every year.
Apple pie baked oatmeal video
For that reason, apple pie will always hold a special place in my heart. I was so excited to turn this favorite dessert of mine into a breakfast recipe. Because if you all know me at all by now, you know I’m all about those dessert-for-breakfast creations.
This apple pie baked oatmeal has the warm baked cinnamon apple goodness of your favorite apple pie, but in a better-for-you breakfast version. Made with rolled oats, pecans, and sweetened only with maple syrup, this recipe is filled with fiber and healthy fats to keep you full all morning!
Why I love baked oatmeal
I have no shortage of baked oatmeal recipes on my site because I absolutely love it. There’s nothing better than having a warm, healthy breakfast ready for you on a cool fall morning. Some of my favorite previous recipes are this healthy carrot cake baked oatmeal, my banana bread baked oatmeal, and these baked blueberry oatmeal cups (no cutting required!).
There are so many reasons to love baked oatmeal. Here are some of my top reasons!
- You probably already have everything on hand. The base of this recipe is oats, almond milk, maple syrup, and eggs. Fridge and pantry staples!
- It comes together quickly and easily. Once you’ve mixed your wet and dry ingredients, simply pop the pan in the oven. No stirring required.
- It’s customizable. Don’t have pecans? Sub your favorite nut. You could also leave the nuts out.
- It stays in good in the fridge all week. That means a healthy, hearty breakfast hassle free in the mornings. Plus its family friendly! Just tell the kids they’re having apple pie for breakfast.
How to make apple pie baked oatmeal
Start by mixing your dry ingredients – oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder and salt – in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, mix the eggs, almond milk, vanilla, and maple syrup.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until combined. Next, simply stir in the chopped apple and pecans.
Add the mixture to a greased 8×8 baking dish and press down lightly to ensure all oats are soaked. Top with extra pecans and apples if you wish!
Bake at 375F for 40-45 minutes. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to five days. Leftovers can also be wrapped in aluminum foil and stored in an airtight container in the freezer!
Serving apple pie baked oatmeal
I typically slice my baked oatmeal up once its cooled and store in individual portions. This way, I can just grab a square quickly in the morning and reheat.
I have found that the best way to reheat baked oatmeal is to pour a splash of almond (or your favorite) milk over the oatmeal before microwaving. or reheating in the oven. This prevents the oatmeal from drying out.
This apple pie baked oatmeal is great on its own, but feel free to spice things up a bit when serving. I love to top mine with a spoonful of Siggis yogurt, some peanut butter, and a little bit of maple syrup. This would also be great with some additional fruit and nuts for some crunch.
This baked oatmeal will stay good in the fridge for 5 days. Perfect for weekly meal prep! Leftovers can also be frozen.
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Apple Pie Baked Oatmeal
Get ready for fall with this healthy apple pie baked oatmeal! Made with rolled oats, diced apples, cinnamon, and maple syrup for sweetness, this baked oatmeal is perfect for those cooler mornings.
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats (certified gluten free if necessary)
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 3/4 cups almond milk (or non-dairy milk of choice)
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 medium apples, diced small
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (or other nut)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F and grease an 8×8 casserole dish. If using a different size, adjust cook time.
- In a large bowl, mix together the rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the almond milk, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla.
- Add the wet mixture to dry mixture and stir until combined.
- Add in the apples and pecans.
- Pour mixture into baking dish and press down to make sure oats are soaked. Sprinkle on a few extra pecans and apple pieces, if desired.
- Bake, uncovered, for around 40-45 minutes, until lightly golden brown.
- Let cool for 5 minutes and then serve.
- Store in refrigerator.
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Cme61 says
Have made this several times. We all love it. I also add raisins. Thank you!
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Erin says
Hi, so glad you loved it!!
Sarah Faith says
Delish!
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Erin says
Hi Sarah, so glad you loved it!!
j says
How do you know when it’s done? Mine is still moist in the middle after 45 minutes. Taste is great though!
Erin says
Hi, it will always been a little moist in the center, but if its wet, I’d keep it in for another 5-10mins!!
Stefanie says
i made this into a pie for Pi day.
i added pie crust on top on the shape of Pi (I bought a special cookie cutter).
It was a hit with my 3 kids. I added a little less maple syrup and a little more apples/spice than recipe called for.
I used part unsweetened oat milk and part whole milk.
thanks for the recipe!!!
I’m excited to make up some variations. I wanted to add Chia seeds and flaxseeds but I was afraid that they would absorb way too much of the liquid.
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Erin says
Hi Stefanie, so happy you and your family loved it!!
Jenna says
Simple to make, so delicious hot or cold! Topped mine with tangy Greek yogurt for breakfast; will definitely be having it for dessert too.
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Erin says
Hi Jenna, so glad you liked it and great idea!!
Taine says
Yum looks great! Just making sure 1 3/4 cups is right as it seems little too much, is this correct?
Erin says
Hi Taine, yep it is and let me know how yours comes out!
Karen Robinson says
I wanted to seve this to my students but I didn’t see any nutritional information. I run the kitchen at a grade school and I really think they would love this. Thank you
Erin says
Hi Karen, it is at the very bottom of the recipe. It shows the facts for one large square and the recipe makes 6. 🙂
Juli says
I made this for my daughter and her hubs after the birth of their second child. They absolutely loved it!!! So delish!! Trying it for my hubs and using protein vanilla fairlife drink. Looking forward to keeping this in my breakfast recipe mix!!!
Erin says
Hi Juli, so happy your family enjoyed it!! 🙂