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A bowl of warm oatmeal apple breakfast garnished with cinnamon.

Spiced Apple Walnut Baked Oatmeal

This comforting baked oatmeal features warm spices, tender apples, and crunchy walnuts, making it a perfect wholesome breakfast.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • 8x8 inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowls

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp ground ginger
  • salt Pinch

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 cups almond milk (or your preferred milk)
  • 0.25 cup maple syrup
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Add-ins

  • 2 medium apples cored and diced (Honeycrisp or Fuji recommended)
  • 0.5 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease an 8x8 inch baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: rolled oats, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and a pinch of salt.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients: almond milk, maple syrup, egg, and vanilla extract.

Mixing and Baking

  • Stir the diced apples into the wet ingredients, then pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  • Fold in the chopped walnuts and transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and set, then let it cool slightly before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, toast the walnuts before folding them into the mixture. This baked oatmeal is delicious warm or cold and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.