Apple raisin baked oatmeal is fantastic hot or room temperature with the warm flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg. I love the fresh tart of the apple and the sweetness of the dried fruit. I have made this oatmeal bake with pecans and walnuts, both fantastic.
I serve this to overnight company with a side of yogurt and fresh fruit. It is very simple to prepare but gets rave reviews. We like plain yogurt with a dribble of honey and cinnamon.
Cookbook Library
I originally found this recipe in my Taste of Home Light and Tasty 2013 Annual Recipes Cookbook.
Nutrition Highlights
Everyone has their own nutritional deficiencies and goals they are trying to manage on a daily basis. Our household is trying to accomplish anti-inflammatory, high protein and high fiber. It’s not easy and every meal does not always meet the mark.
We try to focus on making sure we incorporate a variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, berries, fatty fish, healthy oils, lean protein, legumes, fermented foods, nuts, warm spices, and whole grains through the week. We really try to limit or not eat fried foods, processed cheeses, processed meats, packaged snacks, sugary drinks, and baked sweets.
- Old fashioned oats has protein, manganese, molybdenum, phosphorus, copper, biotin, Vitamin B1 (Thiamine), antioxidants, beta-glucan soluble fiber. It is great for gut health because beta-glucan soluble fiber helps emptying of the bowel and prevents constipation.
- Eggs have all nine essential amino acids building blocks for high quality protein. They also have selenium, phosphorus, choline, Vitamin B12, antioxidants.
- Milk is rich in calcium and protein. It is a good source of magnesium and Vitamin A, phosphorus, potassium, Zinc Vitamins B12, K2,
- Apple have a plant chemical that is good for you called flavonoids. They also have pectin – a fiber that breaks down in your gut. they are rich in antioxidants and vitamin c.
- Raisins are rich in antioxidants and are a good source of iron, potassium, copper, manganese. They also contain boron, protein, soluble fiber, calcium, and Vitamins C, B6.
- Walnuts detox the kidneys, nourish the blood, and promote digestive health. They have protein, fiber, calcium, iron, potassium, magnesium, folate, zinc, copper, selenium, Vitamin C, Niacin.
- Pecans have several vitamins and minerals for healthy skin, eyes, teeth, bones, muscles, and nerves. They have Vitamins A, B6, E, folate, niacin, riboflavin, calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, zinc, fiber, and protein.
- Yogurt is an excellent source of probiotics, calcium, and protein. It also has Vitamins A, B12, calcium, potassium, iodine, phosphorus, magnesium.
- Cinnamon has antioxidant, antibiotic, and anti-inflammatory properties. It contains potassium, magnesium and calcium
- Nutmeg is a rich source of antioxidants, fiber and also has Vitamins A, C, E, manganese, magnesium, copper, phosphorous, zinc, and iron
Stove Top and Oven
Recipe serves: 6
Serving size: 1/6 of dish
Total time: 1 hour
Let's grocery shop!
I am assuming you have salt and pepper. It is not included in pantry and spices.
Pantry & Spices
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brown sugar
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baking powder
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ground cinnamon
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ground nutmeg
Grocery
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Old fashioned oats
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Eggs
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Milk
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1 Apple
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Raisins
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Chopped Walnuts or Pecans
Tip from me
We are a family of two so we have leftovers. I like to cut the oatmeal into squares let them come to room temperature then place them into the freezer for 8 hours. Remove the bars from the freezer and place them into a freezer bag. To reheat I microwave a bar on the plate for 2 minutes.
Let's prep!
| 3 cups old fashioned oats |
| 1/2 cup packed brown sugar |
| 2 teaspoons baking powder |
| 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
| 1/2 teaspoon salt |
| 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg |
| 2 eggs |
| 2 cups milk |
| 1 sour apple, diced |
| 1/3 cup raisins |
| 1/3 cup chopped walnuts |
- Gather all of your ingredients and measuring tools
- Dice an apple
- Chop walnuts
Let's cook!
- Preheat oven to 350 F
- Complete the prep from the prep tab above.
- In a large bowl mix together the dry ingredients
- oatmeal
- brown sugar
- baking powder
- ground cinnamon
- salt
- ground nutmeg
- In a medium bowl mix together the wet ingredients
- eggs
- milk
- Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and let stand for 5 minutes.
- Fold the following into the mixture:
- apple
- raisins
- walnuts
- Spray an 8 inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes and the instant read thermometer reads 160 F.
Side Idea's
Yogurt
Raspberries
Strawberries
Blueberries
Mixed fruit
