Description
A warm and wholesome Apple Cranberry Baked Oatmeal that’s perfect for a nutritious breakfast or snack. Made with unsweetened apple sauce, fresh cranberries, rolled oats, and a hint of cinnamon, this baked oatmeal is easy to prepare and offers a comforting, naturally sweet flavor.
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
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp baking powder
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
Fruit
- 1 cup cranberries (frozen or fresh)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 375ºF to prepare for baking the oatmeal evenly.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the unsweetened apple sauce, eggs, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, salt, and baking powder until smooth and combined.
- Add milk: Pour in the milk and whisk again until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated.
- Prepare cranberries and oats: If using frozen cranberries, slice them in half without thawing. Add the cranberries and rolled oats to the wet mixture and stir until everything is evenly combined.
- Transfer to dish: Pour the oat mixture into a 2-quart casserole dish, spreading it evenly.
- Bake: Place the casserole dish in the oven and bake at 375ºF for 45 minutes until the surface turns light golden brown and the center is no longer sticky.
- Serve: Serve the baked oatmeal hot immediately or refrigerate it to enjoy later.
Notes
- You can substitute brown sugar with maple syrup or honey for a different sweetness profile.
- Use almond milk or soy milk to make this recipe dairy-free.
- If fresh cranberries are unavailable, frozen cranberries work just as well without thawing.
- Feel free to add chopped nuts or seeds for added texture and nutrition.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in the microwave for a quick breakfast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
