Apple Pie Baked Oatmeal is filled with soft apple slices, a sprinkling of brown sugar and spices, and oats cooked until tender.
As you know, we love Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal and it has been one of my personal favorites for years. But when my boys requested oatmeal for the third time in a week, I decided to make something new.
Apple Pie Oatmeal
This oatmeal is a warm, comforting way to start the day, especially when you pair it with a hot cup of coffee, tea, or Cafe Con Leche. The aroma that the oatmeal creates in the house as it bakes is absolutely heavenly.
It’s so satisfying to eat a slice of this baked apple oatmeal in the morning and it makes a nice change from a regular bowl of oatmeal. It’s hearty enough to be breakfast all on its own but is also a welcome addition to any big weekend brunch spread.
For the record, I’ve yet to meet a version of baked oatmeal that I didn’t like and this Apple Pie Oatmeal is no different.
Baked Oatmeal with Apples
Baked Oatmeal is one of our all-time favorite breakfasts in this household. Baked oatmeal with apples? That’s a home run.
Apple slices are folded into the oats to bake along with all the other ingredients. I love the way the apples release their juices into the oatmeal as they bake, adding delicious flavor to every bite.
For this recipe, I upped the apple flavors by adding applesauce to the oat mixture instead of the usual oil. The applesauce provides that same level of moisture while taking the “apple-y” taste to the next level.
Baked Apple Oatmeal
Fall is the ideal time to serve and eat baked oatmeal, especially when it involves spicy cinnamon and apples. Apple Pie Oatmeal is terrific all on its own but can also be served with a dollop of whipped cream (or make it even more fantastic with a scoop of cinnamon ice cream!).
We’ve made lots of autumn-inspired oatmeal recipes over the years, like Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal, Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal, Peanut Butter Oatmeal, and Pumpkin Spice Baked Oatmeal, and Cranberry Apple Walnut Oatmeal.
Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease your baking dish very well with butter.
- Combine all the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Then add the eggs, applesauce, and milk, stirring after each addition. Fold in the apple slices.
- Pour the oatmeal mixture into your baking dish or dishes. Bake a 7×9 pan for about 30 minutes, muffin cups for 20 minutes, deeper ramekins (like the one pictured above) will take about 35 minutes to cook.
- The oatmeal is finished baking when an inserted knife comes out with moist oatmeal crumbs. Let cool for just a few minutes before serving warm.
Tips for Baked Oatmeal
Baked oatmeal will hold its shape in slices if you allow it to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving warm.
If you prefer to serve straight out of the oven, it can also be scooped out of the dish and crumbled into each bowl. Remember to adjust the time as needed, depending on the size pan you use. Suggested baking times are included below.
Can You Freeze Oatmeal?
Yes, baked oatmeal freezes beautifully. I often double the recipe, just so I am certain to have leftovers to pop in the freezer.
To freeze this oatmeal or any other baked oatmeal recipe, let the oatmeal cool completely. Then cut or scoop baked oatmeal into your desired portions.
Store the oatmeal in airtight freezer bags or containers. I like to store it in single servings so that my husband, kids, or I can warm up a plate of baked oatmeal whenever we want.
Reheat the frozen oatmeal in the microwave with a tablespoon of water. Having baked oatmeal in the freezer is always helpful for those busy mornings when you want to serve a hearty breakfast but don’t have time to cook.
Check out all of our Oatmeal Recipes!
While baked oatmeal is definitely the most popular in the cooler months, it is a welcome breakfast any time of year. Give Summer Berries Baked Oatmeal a try next time fresh berries are in abundance or try Pineapple Coconut Baked Oatmeal next time you’re craving tropical flavors.
Spiced pear oatmeal full of rolled oats, cooked pears, cinnamon, brown sugar, and butter is a weekday breakfast delight.
Want even more breakfast ideas? Check out all of our Top Oatmeal Recipes!
Do you know someone who just can’t get enough apple pie? This Warm Apple Pie Bread and this Cheesecake Apple Pie are a couple more delicious takes on traditional apple pie.
Apple Pie Oatmeal
Ingredients
- 3 cups old fashioned oats
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup applesauce Brown Sugar Cinnamon Applesauce would be perfect with this
- ½ cup milk
- 2 medium apples peeled, cored and sliced thin
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease your baking dish very well with butter. Combine all the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Then add the eggs, applesauce and milk, stirring after each addition. Fold in the apple slices.
- Pour the oatmeal mixture into your baking dish or dishes. Bake a 7×9 pan for about 30 minutes, muffin cups for 20 minutes, deeper ramekins (like the one pictured above) will take about 35 minutes to cook.
- The oatmeal is finished baking when an inserted knife comes out with moist oatmeal crumbs. Let cool for just a few minutes before serving warm.
Notes
Nutrition
{originally published 12/17/12 – recipe notes and photos updated 12/14/22}
Joanne says
I really need to get on the baked oatmeal bandwagon. I feel like it would make my mornings so much more delicious!
Julia Marks says
The only thing I can think of when I look at this recipe is, wow.
motherrimmy says
This looks like the perfect way to start your day!
Parsley Sage says
Fabulous! It's like getting to have dessert for breakfast 🙂
Anna {Hidden Ponies} says
I love that this holds it shape when cut, perfect oatmeal texture! Sounds delicious 🙂
Tricia @ saving room for dessert says
This is an oatmeal stuffed dessert crumble! Yum!!!
Sue/the view from great island says
This is so cute, it looks like a little oatmeal quick bread.
Marjie says
I wonder why I never thought of putting applesauce in my oatmeal to really ramp up the apple flavor! Looks like a great breakfast.
Jenn says
Mary, you are a genius 🙂 Love this idea and would eat it morning, noon and night!!!
marla says
Love this! Linking back to this post in an upcoming FFC post 🙂
Katy Alldredge says
Had one of my sous chefs aka my 9 year old make a double batch of this yesterday and it was awesome the only thing I did different was add an extra 1/2 cuP of brown sugar since I only had plain applesauce on hand.
Judy says
Looks and sounds good! What is the caloric value, fiber, protein, etc?
Mary says
Hi Judy,
I don't track that information. You can input the ingredients and servings on any online nutritional calculator and it will give you the data. Here's a link for one: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/recipe/calculator
I hope that helps!
Mary
Marion@Life Tastes Good says
This caught my eye!! Looks delish and will definitely make the hubs happy if I have breakfast for him in the morning 🙂 Thanks, Mary!
Sonja says
Hello! If I am tripling this recipe would I really need 6 thinly sliced apples or could I get away with less? Thanks!
Denise Tyrrell says
Lovely Mary!
Noreen says
Read your email at 8 this morning. Got up and made the Apple Pie Baked Oatmeal Just got it out of the oven and my neighbor rang the door bell bringing my mail. So it cooled a bit and I put half in a container for her to take home!! Had some. It is yummy. Thanks
Noreen
Mary Younkin says
I’m so happy you like the oatmeal, Noreen! (And I love that you shared it with a neighbor!!) Have a great week.
Elizabeth Meyer says
Just made this recipe for breakfast, It is awesome and a great Fall or Winter breakfast. Will definitely make this again. Thanks for the wonderful recipe.
Mary Younkin says
I’m so glad you enjoyed the oatmeal, Elizabeth!
Billie Key says
Can this be prepared the night before and popped in the oven in the morning.
Mary Younkin says
Sure, this will work fine that way, Billie.
Beth Kalinowski says
Can I make this the night before and leave in the fridge and then bake the next morning?
Mary Younkin says
That should work fine, Beth.
Sierra says
Does this need to be refrigerated after baking when storing it or can it be left on the counte?
Mary Younkin says
I refrigerate any leftovers, Sierra. Enjoy!