Baked Apple Oatmeal Greek Yogurt (Print Version)
Cozy baked oatmeal with spiced apples and creamy yogurt topping. Perfect for meal prep and family breakfasts.
# Recipe Ingredients:
→ 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)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, melted butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully incorporated.
03 - Add oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to the wet mixture. Stir until all ingredients are well combined and the oats are evenly coated.
04 - In a separate bowl, toss the diced apples with lemon juice, brown sugar, and cinnamon until the apples are evenly coated.
05 - Fold the apple mixture into the oat mixture, ensuring the apples are distributed 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 (a toothpick inserted should come out clean).
08 - Let the baked oatmeal cool for 5–10 minutes before serving.
09 - Meanwhile, mix Greek yogurt with 2 tbsp maple syrup in a small bowl until smooth and creamy.
10 - Cut baked oatmeal into squares. Serve warm or at room temperature with a generous dollop of sweetened Greek yogurt and a sprinkle of toasted nuts, if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Its breakfast meal prep that actually makes you excited to wake up during the week
- The way the apples get all tender and caramelized while the oats turn into something resembling cake is absolute magic
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- The center might still look slightly jiggly when you pull it out but it will continue cooking as it cools
- Letting it rest for at least 5 minutes before cutting is the difference between neat squares and a messy scoop situation
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- Use room temperature eggs and milk to prevent the melted butter from solidifying when you mix everything
- Grease your baking dish thoroughly because the edges can get sticky