A warm, make-ahead breakfast filled with tender apples, cinnamon, and hearty oats. This cozy baked oatmeal uses unsweetened almond milk and a little maple syrup for gentle sweetness.

Prep: 10 minutes · Cook: 35–40 minutes · Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

• 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 3/4 cups unsweetened almond milk
• 1 large egg
• 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 medium apples, cored and diced
• 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 teaspoon olive oil or neutral oil, for the baking dish

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly oil an 8-inch square baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, mix oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
3. In another bowl, whisk almond milk, egg, maple syrup, and vanilla.
4. Stir the wet mixture into the oats. Fold in the diced apples and half the walnuts.
5. Pour into the prepared dish and sprinkle with remaining walnuts.
6. Bake 35–40 minutes, until the center is set and the top is lightly golden. Rest 10 minutes before slicing.

Tips & Storage

Use certified gluten-free oats if needed. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed container for up to 4 days; reheat portions with a splash of almond milk.

Heart-conscious recipe note: Nutrition will vary with ingredients and portions. This recipe has not yet been kitchen-tested by Happy Heart Kitchen.