Description
Prepare this comforting baked oatmeal casserole featuring tender apples and a crunchy cinnamon streusel topping. It is a simple make-ahead breakfast perfect for busy mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 1/2 cups milk (any kind)
- 1/4 cup melted butter or coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large apple, peeled and diced
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional, for topping)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (for topping)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)
- 1 tablespoon cold butter (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix the rolled oats, baking powder, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the 1/4 cup brown sugar, egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in the diced apple.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Prepare the streusel topping: In a small bowl, combine the 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and pecans (if using). Cut in the 1 tablespoon cold butter using a fork or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the oatmeal mixture.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
- Let the oatmeal cool for 5 minutes before cutting and serving warm.
Notes
- For meal prep, you can assemble the entire dish, cover it, and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours before baking. Add 5-10 minutes to the baking time if baking directly from the refrigerator.
- This baked oatmeal freezes well. Cool completely, cut into individual portions, wrap tightly, and freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave or oven.
- Substitute blueberries or chopped pears for the apple if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 40 min
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 16
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 13
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 9
- Cholesterol: 55