Apple Cinnamon Raisin and Walnut Baked Oatmeal

Published on March 7, 2019 | By
oatmeal bake

We eat grits in the south. Lots of grits prepared in lots of creative ways. So it has taken me a while to warm up to the texture and flavor of oatmeal. My friend Helen is from Michigan. She taught me to reconsider and appreciate oatmeal. Who knew that you could bake oatmeal and actually make it taste better with fresh and dried fruit and nuts and cinnamon? It tastes more like dessert than breakfast.

Helen uses this quick, do ahead, baked oatmeal recipe to serve to house guests at her B and B. I was lucky to sample it at a recent Saturday post exercise breakfast that I hosted at my home for my walking group girlfriends. Straight from the oven with a touch of real maple syrup, this oatmeal proved that it can warm the soul. Thanks to Helen who adapted this recipe from Super Natural Everyday and the Brown Eyed Baker.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats ( do not substitute quick oats)
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped, divided
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 2 cups low-fat milk (anything from skim to 2%)
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 egg
  • 3 TBSP unsalted butter, melted and divided
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 Gala apples, or any firm tart apples, peeled, cored and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 1/2 cups raisins, divided

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease an 8 or 9 inch baking dish.
  2. In a medium bowl stir together the oats, half of the walnuts, cinnamon, baking powder and salt; set aside.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the milk, maple syrup, egg, half of the melted butter and vanilla extract.
  4. Arrange apple slices in a single layer on the bottom of the baking dish. Sprinkle 1 cup of raisins, over top of the oats. Cover the apples and raisins with the oat mixture, using a fork or spoon to spread it into an even layer. Slowly drizzle the milk mixture all over the top of the oats. Rap the baking dish on the counter a couple of times to disperse the milk among the oats. Sprinkle the top with the remaining raisins and walnuts.
  5. Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the oatmeal is set. Remove from oven and let sit for at least 5 minutes. Drizzle the remaining melted butter over top and serve with maple syrup.
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