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Apple and Walnut Baked Oatmeal sitting on a plate with a dollop of greek yogurt and maple syrup drizzle

Apple and Walnut Baked Oatmeal

This Apple and Walnut Baked Oatmeal is an easy, healthy breakfast recipe made with rolled oats, fresh apples, warm pumpkin pie spice, and crunchy walnuts for the perfect cozy fall flavor. Packed with protein from Greek yogurt or cottage cheese, this make ahead baked oatmeal is a family friendly, meal prep breakfast that’s perfect for busy mornings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 9 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 cups chopped apples separated
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup cottage cheese or Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly grease your baking dish.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, cottage cheese or Greek yogurt, melted butter, eggs, and maple syrup until smooth.
  • Stir in 1 1/2 cups of the chopped apples, reserving 1/2 cup for the top.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the rolled oats, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, sea salt, and chopped walnuts.
  • Pour the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and stir until everything is evenly combined.
  • Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
  • Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of chopped apples over the top.
  • Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is lightly golden.
  • Allow it to cool for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
  • Serve warm with an extra dollop of Greek Yogurt or a drizzle of maple syrup if desired.

Notes

Nutritional Information: At around 14 grams of protein per slice, this is especially great for kids and busy mornings. If you serve it with scrambled eggs or an extra spoonful of Greek yogurt on top, you can easily bump that protein closer to 20 to 25 grams per meal.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 14gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3.5gFiber: 5gSugar: 17g
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