Baked Apple Oatmeal Greek Yogurt (Printable)

Tender baked oats with juicy apples, cinnamon, and creamy Greek yogurt for a wholesome breakfast.

# What You Need:

→ Oatmeal Base

01 - 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 ½ cups milk (dairy or unsweetened non-dairy)
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - ⅓ cup pure maple syrup or honey
05 - 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter or coconut oil
06 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
07 - 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
08 - ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
09 - ½ tsp baking powder
10 - ¼ tsp salt

→ Apples

11 - 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
12 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
13 - 1 tbsp brown sugar (optional)
14 - ¼ tsp ground cinnamon

→ Topping

15 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
16 - 2 tbsp pure maple syrup or honey
17 - ¼ cup toasted walnuts or pecans, chopped (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, melted butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully combined.
03 - Add oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to the wet mixture. Stir until all ingredients are well incorporated and the oats are evenly coated.
04 - In a separate bowl, toss the diced apples with lemon juice, brown sugar, and cinnamon until the apples are evenly coated.
05 - Gently fold the apple mixture into the oat mixture, being careful not to overmix.
06 - Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly with a spatula.
07 - Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is just set (a toothpick inserted should come out clean).
08 - Let the baked oatmeal cool for 5–10 minutes before serving to allow it to set.
09 - While the oatmeal cools, mix the Greek yogurt with 2 tbsp maple syrup in a small bowl until smooth and well combined.
10 - Cut the baked oatmeal into squares. Serve warm or at room temperature topped with a generous dollop of the sweetened Greek yogurt and a sprinkle of toasted nuts, if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Its like having dessert for breakfast but packed with protein and fiber
  • The whole house fills with cinnamon apple aroma while it bakes
  • You can slice it into squares and eat it like cake
02 -
  • The oatmeal continues to firm up as it cools, so dont worry if the center seems slightly jiggly when you first pull it out
  • Greek yogurt can separate if stirred too vigorously, so fold the maple syrup in gently
  • This reheats beautifully in the microwave with a splash of milk to restore creaminess
03 -
  • Use a glass baking dish if you have one, it browns the edges more evenly than metal
  • If you only have quick oats, reduce the milk by 2 tablespoons since they absorb more liquid
  • Add the nuts halfway through baking so they toast without burning

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