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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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If you make this recipe, be sure to comment below and let me know how it was! Also tag @erinliveswhole on Instagram and use the hashtag #erinliveswhole so I can see it and feature you!
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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Rachel says
Made this recipe tonight for meal prep and not only was it delicious- but it made the house smell like fall!
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Erin says
Hi Rachel, so happy you loved it!!
Frenaz says
Can I use dairy milk instead of almond milk?
Erin says
Hi Frenaz, yes of course. Let me know how it comes out!
Aida says
I baked this recipe for my husband and he really loved it. I had oatmeal milk instead-it turned out great. I’m baking it one again right now but using 1%milk (that’s all I have at the moment🥲) hopefully it turns out delicious again 😋
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Erin says
Hi Aida, so happy you both loved it!!
Julia says
This is sooo good! Maybe even better than Apple pie! I omitted the nuts, used 4 medium apples. I peeled the apples that went into it, topped with half an unpeeled apple. I’ll try it again using unpeeled and see if there’s a difference in texture. I used unsweetened soy milk to make it and add a little skim milk when reheating. It’s a great heat and eat breakfast for me. Thanks for sharing this great recipe!
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Erin says
Hi Julia, so happy you loved it so much and made it your own!! 🙂
Willow says
YUMMM I love this!! just room temp it’s amazing as breakfast or a snack. tastes like pure fall.
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Erin says
Hi Willow, so glad you love it so much!!
Kate says
So good!
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Erin says
Hi Kate, so happy you loved it!
monica pote says
this is always a staple in my house! i love how allergen friendly this can be done. I used a little kiddie cup of apple sauce as the egg replacement and it worked perfectly- you can’t even tell the difference. I made it before with eggs (before being diagnosed with an egg sensitivity) and both ways are so yummy! A perfect breakfast or dessert
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Erin says
Hi Monica, I am so glad you loved it and great ideas!! 🙂
Ashley says
Thank you for this amazing recipe! I’m obsessed with it. I’ve made it several times over the past few months and it never disappoints. I follow the recipe as is except for decreasing the maple syrup to 1/8 C. I have to use a lot of willpower to not eat the entire dish at once 🙂
Erin says
Hi Ashley, so glad you loved it! 🙂
Steph says
One of my go-to recipes for meal prep, especially good for when I have some apples past their prime. I reheat in the morning and then add some milk on top for extra creaminess. So delicious!
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Erin says
Hi Steph, so happy you liked it!!
leigh says
We love this recipe! Great to have on hand to scoop out a piece for the kids on weekday mornings. They eat it up and always ask for seconds!
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Erin says
Hi Leigh, so glad everyone loved it!!
Chelsea says
This is on my weekly breakfast rotation! I’ve also added a banana because it was dying all alone on my counter and it was great! Amazing. Make it!
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Erin says
Hi Chelsea, so glad you liked it and great addition!
leigh says
Such a great recipe to have in the fridge for easy weekday breakfast for the kids (6 and 2). They gobble it up and always ask for seconds.
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Erin says
Hi Leigh, so glad it was a favorite!!
tiffany underwood says
Hi Erin… I’m making this tmwr in a 13 x 9. How do I adjust this receipt? I’m feeding quite a few people ?
Erin says
Hi Tiffany, I would double the recipe. For best results, I would consider using an 8×8 dish and baking them separate, but let me know how it goes if you use the 13×9. Just make sure it is fully cooked and not raw/gooey before you take it out!
Regena Vick says
I love this even if it isn’t the Fall time of year. Not too sweet but healthy always attracts me. I did put 3 apples in because I love them so. I also sprinkled currants on top for a splash of color & crunch. I may try freezing it then pulling out a piece in microwave before tennis instead of packaged bars. Grazie
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Erin says
Hi Regena, so glad you loved them and good idea!!
Emily says
SO GOOD! Made this today and it’s so yummy and comforting. Healthy too! Will definitely be making again and trying out some more baked oatmeal recipes.
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Erin says
Hi Emily, so glad you liked it!!
Amy says
Made it this morning. Very good but I have a question. Should this be soft or more like a bar you can pick up and eat? My oven runs hot so I lowered the temperature. Just curious what consistency it should be and if I should have baked it longer.
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Erin says
Hi Amy, glad you liked it! You would still need to eat this with a fork, however it should stick together enough to pick it up!
tiffany says
This is delightful! I’ll probably add more cinnamon and apple next time, but I like a lot of cinnamon and apple. Definitely a winner!
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Erin says
Hi Tiffany, so happy you liked them and great idea!
Brooke says
Such a good meal prep breakfast recipe. I make this on Sunday and eat it each day until it is gone. It is delicious with some Greek yogurt!
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Erin says
Hi Brooke, I am so happy you enjoy it weekly!
Gretchen says
This is the first apple pie baked oatmeal I have made and I don’t think I’ll try any other as I like this one so well. Only change I made was to add a pinch of ground cloves and to use dairy milk because that is what I had. 15 min of work and breakfast for almost a week? SOLD!
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Erin says
Hi Gretchen, I am so happy you enjoyed it and made it your own!
kenza says
Hi from France🇫🇷
I tried this recipe with almonds and hazelnut instead of pecan and it was soooo good! it’s one of my favorite breakfast now! a pure delight fallen from heaven ! Thank you Erin !
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Erin says
Hi!! I am so glad you loved them and made them your own! Thank you for sharing!