Baked Apple Oatmeal with Greek Yogurt
Servings: 6 people
- 1½ cups (150 g) rolled oats
- 2 medium (300 g) apples about 2 cups chopped
- 1 cup (240 g) Greek yogurt
- ½ cup (120 g) unsweetened apple sauce
- ¼ cup (60 g) milk
- ¼ cup (85 g) honey or maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- 1½ teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (60 g) raisins optional
- ½ cup (50 g) walnuts optional – chopped
- Prepare the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease an 8 x 8-inch baking dish.
- Mix the wet ingredients: Add 1 cup Greek yogurt, ½ cup unsweetened apple sauce, ¼ cup milk, ¼ cup honey, 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to a large bowl. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
- Add the oats: Stir in 1½ cups rolled oats, 1½ teaspoons cinnamon, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Mix until the oats are evenly coated.
- Add apples and raisins: Gently stir in 2 medium apples (chopped) and ½ cup raisins, if using.
- Fill the baking dish: Pour the mixture into the prepared dish and spread it out evenly. Sprinkle ½ cup walnuts (chopped) on top.
- Bake the oatmeal: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 35 to 40 minutes, until the center is set and the top is lightly golden. Let cool for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Substitutions
- Rolled oats → Quick oats
- Chopped apples → Pears
- Unsweetened applesauce → 2 mashed ripe bananas, ripe pear, or pumpkin purée
- Greek yogurt → Low-fat Greek yogurt, Skyr, or plain dairy-free yogurt
- Milk → Almond, oat, or soy milk
- Honey or maple syrup → Date syrup or brown sugar
- Egg → Flax egg or chia egg
- Walnuts or pecans → Almonds or pumpkin seeds
- Raisins → Chopped dates or dried cranberries
- Cinnamon → Add a pinch of nutmeg
- Vanilla extract → A small amount of almond extract
- Baking powder → No substitution provided
- Cut apples small and even: They soften better and make cleaner slices.
- No applesauce? Use 2 mashed ripe bananas instead.
- Let it rest: Cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing.
- Keep nuts crunchy: Sprinkle them on top instead of mixing them in.
- Soak dry raisins: Give them 5 minutes in warm water.
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers and reheat in the microwave for about 20 seconds.
