Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal
Recipe by Jazzmine Woodard
Dash of Jazz
Prep: 5 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 30 min
Servings: 8
Ingredients
4 cups rolled oats (not quick oats)
¾ cup apple chips broken into pieces
1 ½ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon sea salt
1 ⅔ cup milk at room temperature
½ cup unsweetened applesauce
¼ cup maple syrup
4 tablespoons butter melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Thoroughly mix rolled oats, apple chips, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sea salt in a large bowl.
In another bowl, stir together room temperature milk, unsweetened applesauce, maple syrup, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
Add wet mixture to dry mixture and stir until no dry "pockets" remain. Spread mixture into an oblong (13" x 9") baking pan.
Bake oatmeal for about 25 minutes or until top is golden brown and firm when pressing down on it with your fingers (but not crisp).
Cool to room temperature before cutting into squares.
Notes (From the Recipe Creator)
This is a hormone healthy breakfast option for women with PCOS as is but to amp up the blood sugar balancing factor, add a scoop or two of vanilla protein powder. Adding walnuts or your favorite nuts to the mix will also add more protein.
Need a vegan comforting baked oatmeal recipe? Substitute coconut oil for the butter. And use gluten-free oats to make this is a gluten-free healthy breakfast on the go.
How to serve this recipe? I recommend cutting the baked oats into bars and serving warm. The dish stands up on its own but can be paired with other breakfast items like my individual scrambled egg bites for a sweet and savory moment.
Can I freeze baked oatmeal? Absolutely! Cut into individual portions, wrap in plastic wrap, and place into a freezer safe bag. Mark the bag with the date and store for up to six months. To reheat, unwrap and microwave for one to two minutes on a microwave safe dish.
About The Recipe Creator
Jazzmine Woodard is the Houston-based recipe developer and creator behind Dash of Jazz, which she launched in 2015. Growing up in a multicultural family with a Black American mother and Nigerian Yoruba father, Jazzmine’s food reflects the flavors and traditions that shaped her, from the American Soul Food she learned in her grandmother’s kitchen to the Nigerian dishes taught by her aunt. Today, she creates flavorful, approachable recipes designed for busy home cooks, combining cultural inspiration, everyday ingredients and plenty of fun along the way.
We’re featuring Jazzmine because food can nourish us while also connecting us to culture, family and each other. Her recipes bring together the flavors of her Black American and Nigerian heritage with practical ideas for getting a good meal on the table when life is busy. We especially love that she respects the time, energy and money that go into preparing food while still making room for flavor and fun. Her recipes are an invitation to make everyday meals feel a little more meaningful. More recipes can be found on Dash of Jazz.