Description
A naturally gluten-free, comforting baked oatmeal infused with deep apple butter flavor and warm spices. This easy meal-prep breakfast features a crispy top and custardy center, perfect for cozy fall mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (certified gluten-free)
- 1 cup apple butter
- 1 ½ cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- ¼ cup chopped dried apricots or raisins (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9 inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, almond milk, brown sugar, apple butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth and sugar is mostly dissolved.
- Add rolled oats to the wet mixture and stir well with a spatula to ensure every oat is coated. Fold in nuts or dried fruit if using.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crispy and the center is set.
- Let cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing into squares to allow it to set properly.
- Serve warm with optional toppings like yogurt or extra nuts.
Notes
Use old-fashioned rolled oats, not quick oats, for the best texture. Ensure oats are certified gluten-free if you have celiac disease. Apple butter provides a deeper flavor than applesauce; if substituting, add extra sugar and reduce liquid slightly. Let the oatmeal cool for 10 minutes before cutting to prevent it from falling apart.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 6
Keywords: gluten-free baked oatmeal, apple butter oatmeal, fall breakfast, meal prep breakfast, healthy oatmeal recipe, cinnamon apple breakfast