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Wake up to a warm, comforting breakfast when you prepare this apple cinnamon baked oatmeal the night before! Just perfect for chilly mornings when you need something satisfying. Breakfast is in the oven!
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Overnight Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal

Warm, spicy apples and cinnamon mixed with oatmeal in a make-ahead dish you prepare the night before makes this comforting breakfast easy as pie!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Refrigeration8 hours
Total Time8 hours 35 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Apple, Cinnamon, Oatmeal
Servings: 8
Author: kimberly

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 cups quick oats
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg optional
  • 1-1/3 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract optional
  • 1 small tart apple peeled and chopped

Instructions

  • Combine melted butter and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl. Add eggs, stirring well to combine.
  • In another bowl, combine oats, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg if desired. Mix thoroughly.
  • Pour oat mixture into butter mixture, stirring well. Add milk and vanilla extract, if desired.
  • Stir in the chopped apple pieces.
  • Butter a 13x9" baking pan. Pour oatmeal mixture into the pan. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
  • In the morning, preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Bake the oatmeal uncovered for 25-30 minutes, until the center is set and edges are just beginning to brown.
  • Serve warm with milk and cream.

Notes

You may substitute regular rolled oats for quick oats if you prepare this the night before.
If you are preparing this dish in the morning, reduce milk to 1 cup.