Description
This Apple Streusel Baked Oatmeal is a warm, comforting breakfast filled with chunks of apple, warm spices, and topped with a sweet streusel topping. It’s perfect for cozy mornings and can be made ahead for an easy meal prep option.
Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp ground allspice
- 1 3/4 cups milk
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp canola oil (or other neutral oil)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups peeled, chopped apple (about 1 large apple)
- 1/4 cup old-fashioned oats (for streusel)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar (for streusel)
- 1 tbsp flour (for streusel)
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon (for streusel)
- 1 tbsp butter, melted (for streusel)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray an 8×8 or 9×9 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together oats, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, and allspice.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, maple syrup, egg, oil, and vanilla extract.
- Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Gently stir in chopped apples.
- Spread mixture evenly into prepared baking dish.
- In a small bowl, stir together oats, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon for the streusel topping. Add melted butter and stir until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Sprinkle streusel evenly over the oatmeal mixture.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes or until the top is golden brown and center is set.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm as is or with milk or yogurt.
Notes
- This baked oatmeal reheats well, making it great for meal prep.
- You can use any variety of apple – sweet or tart depending on your preference.
- Substitute coconut oil for a dairy-free version.
- Try adding chopped nuts or raisins for extra texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 255
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
