Description

High-Fiber Apple-Cranberry Baked Oats are a warm and comforting breakfast option, perfect for chilly mornings. This delightful dish combines hearty rolled oats with juicy apples and tart cranberries, all spiced with cinnamon for a flavor-packed start to your day. Easy to prepare and customizable, these baked oats can be enjoyed warm or cold, making them suitable for busy mornings or leisurely brunches.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups rolled oats
1 ½ cups milk (dairy or plant-based)
2 medium apples, diced (preferably Granny Smith)
1 cup dried unsweetened cranberries
¼ cup honey or maple syrup
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp baking powder

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an oven-safe baking dish.
In a large bowl, mix the rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and dried cranberries.
In another bowl, whisk together the milk and honey (or maple syrup).
Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients and gently fold in the diced apples.
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
Allow to cool slightly before serving warm.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
Calories: 210
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 100mg
Fat: 4g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 5mg

Keywords: Substitute cranberries with raisins or add nuts like walnuts for extra crunch. Experiment with spices such as nutmeg for a unique flavor twist.