Northern-Style Baked Apple and Cinnamon Oatmeal

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-18 · Updated 2026-06-18

A warm, comforting baked oatmeal inspired by northern climates featuring apples, cinnamon, and a touch of maple syrup for natural sweetness. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, combines rolled oats, baking powder, ground cinnamon into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 6, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 cups milk
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 large apple, peeled and diced
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups rolled oats, 1 tsp baking powder, 2 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp salt.
2. Step 2: In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups milk, 1/4 cup maple syrup, 1 large egg, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth.
3. Step 3: Pour the wet mixture into the dry oats and stir to combine thoroughly. Fold in 1 large peeled and diced apple and 1/2 cup chopped walnuts.
4. Step 4: Transfer the oatmeal mixture to a greased 8x8-inch baking dish and bake for 35-40 minutes until the top is golden and the oatmeal is set but still moist.
5. Step 5: Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving warm, optionally drizzled with additional maple syrup.