Baked Apple Oatmeal With Greek Yogurt (Printable Version)

Tender baked oats with juicy spiced apples and creamy yogurt topping. Ideal for meal prep.

# What You Need:

→ Oatmeal Base

01 - 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 ½ cups milk (dairy or unsweetened non-dairy)
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - ⅓ cup pure maple syrup or honey
05 - 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter or coconut oil
06 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
07 - 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
08 - ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
09 - ½ tsp baking powder
10 - ¼ tsp salt

→ Apples

11 - 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
12 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
13 - 1 tbsp brown sugar (optional)
14 - ¼ tsp ground cinnamon

→ Topping

15 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
16 - 2 tbsp pure maple syrup or honey
17 - ¼ cup toasted walnuts or pecans, chopped (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, melted butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
03 - Add oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to the wet mixture. Stir until well combined and evenly distributed.
04 - In a separate bowl, toss diced apples with lemon juice, brown sugar, and cinnamon until coated.
05 - Fold the seasoned apple mixture gently into the oat mixture, ensuring even distribution.
06 - Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly with a spatula.
07 - Bake for 35–40 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the center is just set when gently shaken.
08 - Let the baked oatmeal cool for 5–10 minutes to allow it to set for easier cutting.
09 - While cooling, mix Greek yogurt with 2 tbsp maple syrup until smooth and creamy.
10 - Cut baked oatmeal into squares. Serve warm or at room temperature topped with sweetened Greek yogurt and chopped nuts, if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like dessert for breakfast but keeps you full for hours thanks to all that protein and fiber
  • The house smells absolutely incredible while it bakes which is basically a free aromatherapy session
  • You can meal prep it on Sunday and have breakfast ready for the whole week
02 -
  • Letting it cool for at least 10 minutes is crucial otherwise it will be too loose to cut into neat squares
  • The center might look slightly underbaked when you pull it out but it will continue setting as it cools
03 -
  • Use certified gluten free oats if you need this to be gluten free regular oats are not safe
  • Toasting your nuts in a dry pan for 3 minutes before topping makes such a difference in flavor

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