Description
Baked Oats Apple Pie Style is a delightful twist on traditional baked oats, infused with the sweet and spicy flavors of an apple pie. It’s a dish that’s filling, comforting, and perfect for meal prep. You get all the benefits of oats — high in fiber, heart-healthy, and energy-boosting — combined with the sweetness and warmth of baked apples, cinnamon, and toasted pecans.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2½ cups rolled oats
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp ground allspice
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground cardamom
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¾ tsp kosher salt
- 1 cup chopped toasted pecans (divided)
Wet Mix:
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter (divided)
- ½ cup brown sugar (divided)
- 2 cups whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 2 large Honeycrisp apples, peeled and diced (divided)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease an 11×7-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet, toast oats over medium heat until nutty (about 4 mins). Add spices and toast 1–2 mins more. Transfer to mixing bowl.
- Stir in ¾ cup pecans, baking powder, and salt.
- Melt 3 tbsp butter in a large bowl. Whisk in 3 tbsp brown sugar, milk, egg, and vanilla.
- Fold oat mixture into wet mix. Stir in half the diced apples.
- Pour into prepared pan and bake for 35–40 mins, until golden and set.
- Meanwhile, sauté remaining apples in 2 tbsp butter with 2 tbsp brown sugar and maple syrup until soft and syrupy (8–10 mins).
- Spoon apple topping over baked oats. Sprinkle remaining pecans.
Notes
These apple pie–inspired baked oats are warm, cozy, and satisfying! Top with a dollop of Greek yogurt, a drizzle of nut butter, or a sprinkle of cinnamon for an extra treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (1/4 of bake)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: Low
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