Apple Pie Baked Oatmeal

I never saw it coming, but...

I'm starting to like baked oatmeal. I stopped incessantly craving stove-top oats and started truly appreciating the baked version. I suppose that's a good thing since that's what I'm stuck with right now.

Some might think it's a drawback to have the same oatmeal every morning for a week, but I don't see it as a problem. Generally, it's delicious enough that I enjoy the encore breakfasts. :) To be honest, I frequently repeated oatmeals even when I was making them on the stove each morning. If it really rocks, I want to experience it again! :)

Apple Pie Baked Oatmeal

by The Oatmeal Artist

Prep Time: 10 min

Cook Time: 25 min

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Ingredients (serves 1)

• 1/2 cup milk of choice
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup rolled oats (I use Country Choice Organic)
• 1/2 tsp apple pie spice
• 1/4 tsp baking powder
• pinch of salt
• 1 small apple (or half a larger one)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 F and spray a single-serving ramekin with non-stick spray.
2. In a small bowl, mix milk and vanilla extract. Add oats, pie spice, baking powder, and salt. Stir.
3. Dice apple into the oats and fold them in.
4. If you'd like to add any extra ingredients (coconut oil, dried fruit, nuts, sunflower seeds), do so now. I recommend raisins, almonds, or walnuts.
5. Pour into the prepared ramekin and bake for 18-22 minutes.

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For a big batch! (serves 4)

Ingredients 

• 1 cup milk of choice
• 1 cup water (or more milk)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups rolled oats (I use Country Choice Organic)
• 2 tsp apple pie spice
• 1 tsp baking powder
• pinch of salt
• 3 small apples (or 2 larger ones)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 F and spray an 8x8 brownie pan with non-stick spray. 
2. In a large bowl, mix milk and vanilla extract. Add oats, pie spice, baking powder, and salt. Stir.
3. Dice apple into the oats and fold them in.
4. If you'd like to add any extra ingredients (coconut oil, dried fruit, nuts, sunflower seeds), do so now. I recommend raisins, almonds, or walnuts.
5. Pour into brownie pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.

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