Baked Apple Oatmeal With Greek Yogurt (Printable)

Tender baked oats layered with spiced apples and topped with creamy yogurt for a wholesome breakfast.

# 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 tablespoons melted unsalted butter or coconut oil
06 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
07 - 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
08 - ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
09 - ½ teaspoon baking powder
10 - ¼ teaspoon salt

→ Apples

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

→ Topping

15 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
16 - 2 tablespoons 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 the 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 all ingredients are well combined.
04 - In a separate bowl, toss the diced apples with lemon juice, brown sugar, and cinnamon until evenly coated.
05 - Gently fold the seasoned apple mixture into the oat mixture, distributing fruit evenly throughout.
06 - Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly with a spatula.
07 - Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is just set.
08 - Let the baked oatmeal cool for 5-10 minutes before serving to allow it to set.
09 - While oatmeal cools, mix Greek yogurt with 2 tablespoons 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 a cozy breakfast cafe brought right into your own kitchen
  • The creamy Greek yogurt topping transforms simple oats into something genuinely indulgent
02 -
  • Letting it cool for at least 5 minutes makes cutting so much easier and cleaner
  • The center should still have a slight wiggle when you take it out, it continues setting as it cools
03 -
  • Use certified gluten-free oats if you need this to be gluten-free, they work perfectly
  • Room temperature eggs incorporate more smoothly into the liquid mixture

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