Baked Apple Oatmeal with Caramel
Soft baked oats layered with cinnamon-spiced apples and finished with a warm caramel drizzle. It tastes like apple pie but is wholesome enough for breakfast.
Prep: 15 minutes
Bake: 35–40 minutes
Total: ~55 minutes
Serves: 4–6
Ingredients
Apple Layer
2 large apples, peeled and diced
1 tbsp butter or coconut oil
1 tbsp brown sugar
½ tsp cinnamon
1 tsp lemon juice
Oatmeal Base
2 cups rolled oats
1½ cups milk
2 eggs
¼ cup maple syrup or honey
2 tbsp melted butter or coconut oil
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp cinnamon
Pinch of salt
Simple Caramel Sauce
½ cup brown sugar
2 tbsp butter
¼ cup cream or coconut cream
¼ tsp salt
Instructions
Step 1: Cook the Apples
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
In a pan, cook apples with butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice for 5–7 minutes until soft. Set aside.
Step 2: Make the Oat Base
In a bowl, mix:
Oats
Milk
Eggs
Maple syrup
Melted butter
Baking powder
Vanilla
Cinnamon
Salt
Step 3: Assemble
Grease a baking dish.
Spread half the oat mixture in the dish.
Layer cooked apples evenly.
Top with remaining oat mixture.
Step 4: Bake
Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes until set and golden.
Step 5: Make Caramel
In a saucepan, melt butter and brown sugar on low heat.
Stir in cream and salt.
Simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thick.
Step 6: Serve
Drizzle warm caramel over baked oatmeal.
Serve warm.
Tips
Use Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples for best flavor.
Add chopped walnuts or pecans for crunch.
For dairy-free: use plant milk and coconut cream.
Make ahead and reheat — tastes even better next day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I make this egg-free?
Yes — replace eggs with ½ cup yogurt or applesauce.
Q: Can I skip caramel?
Absolutely — it’s delicious on its own or with honey.
Q: Is this freezer-friendly?
Yes — freeze slices and reheat in the oven or microwave.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 320
Carbs: 45g
Protein: 9g
Fat: 12g