Description
Enjoy a cozy and wholesome Apple Cranberry Baked Oatmeal perfect for a comforting breakfast. This easy-to-make baked oatmeal combines the natural sweetness of applesauce with tart cranberries and warm cinnamon, baked to a tender, golden perfection.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened apple sauce
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 3/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
Add-ins
- 1 cup cranberries (fresh or frozen)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375ºF to ensure it is hot and ready for baking the oatmeal evenly.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together unsweetened apple sauce, eggs, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, salt, and baking powder until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
- Add Milk: Pour in the milk and whisk again until all wet ingredients are fully combined and smooth.
- Prepare Cranberries: Slice the cranberries in half; if using frozen, no need to thaw before adding. Add the cranberries and rolled oats to the wet mixture and stir well to combine everything evenly.
- Transfer to Dish: Pour the oatmeal mixture into a 2-quart casserole dish, smoothing the top to ensure even baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven at 375ºF for 45 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden brown and the center is set and no longer sticky.
- Serve: Serve the baked oatmeal hot for a warm breakfast or cool and refrigerate for later enjoyment.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen cranberries; if frozen, no need to thaw before slicing and mixing.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute milk with almond, soy, or oat milk.
- Adjust sweetness by reducing or increasing brown sugar according to taste preferences.
- Adding a handful of chopped nuts or seeds can add extra texture and nutrition.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
