Description

This Baked Cranberry, Apple and Cinnamon Oatmeal is a deliciously healthy way to start your day, combining soft tart cranberries with slightly crunchy diced apples and warm cinnamon flavors. Perfectly baked to golden brown, this recipe offers a comforting and satisfying breakfast ideal for cozy fall or winter mornings.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

2 cups rolled oats
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon brown sugar (for topping)

Wet Ingredients

3 tablespoons honey
2 cups skim milk
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Fruits

3/4 cup fresh cranberries
1 large apple, diced with skin on

Optional

Splash of milk, if desired (for serving)

Instructions

Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375º F (190º C). Lightly grease a 2-quart casserole dish to prevent sticking and set it aside.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the rolled oats, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and 1/4 cup brown sugar. Stir these together until well mixed.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk the honey, skim milk, egg, and vanilla extract until fully blended and smooth.
Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet mixture into the dry oat mixture and stir thoroughly until everything is evenly incorporated.
Add Fruits: Gently fold in the fresh cranberries and diced apple pieces, ensuring they are distributed through the mixture evenly.
Assemble for Baking: Transfer the oatmeal mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle the top evenly with 1 tablespoon of brown sugar for a touch of sweetness and slight caramelization on top.
Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes, or until the oatmeal turns golden brown and is bubbling around the edges.
Cool and Serve: Allow the baked oatmeal to cool for a few minutes before serving. Add a splash of milk, if desired, to enhance creaminess.
Enjoy: Serve warm and enjoy a nourishing, hearty breakfast that is both sweet and satisfying.

Notes

For added texture, keep the apple skin on when dicing.
If using frozen cranberries, thaw and drain them before mixing.
You can substitute honey with maple syrup for a different flavor.
Add nuts such as walnuts or pecans for extra crunch and protein.
This baked oatmeal can be refrigerated and reheated for up to 3 days.
Adjust the sweetness by modifying the amount of sugar or honey based on your preference.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 179
Sugar: 20.2g
Sodium: 134.2mg
Fat: 2.1g
Saturated Fat: 0.2g
Unsaturated Fat: 1.0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36.2g
Fiber: 3.5g
Protein: 5.7g
Cholesterol: 24.4mg

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