Maple Lavender Baked Oatmeal with Apples (Make-Ahead)
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A pan of baked oatmeal is winter breakfast on autopilot. It's soft and custardy inside, golden on top and full of tender apples, warm cinnamon and maple. A drizzle of Cinnamon honey at the table makes it feel special.
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Why this pairing works
Maple and cinnamon make oats taste cozy, and a tiny bit of crushed lavender adds a fresh floral note that keeps the flavor bright. Honey adds a final bit of sweetness right where you taste it first.
Serves 6 Prep 10 min Cook 40 min
Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp Culinary Lavender Buds, finely crushed
- 1 3/4 cups milk
- 1/3 cup Lavender Maple Syrup, plus more for serving
- 2 eggs
- 3 Tbsp butter, melted
- 2 apples, diced
- 6 Lavender Honey Sticks (Cinnamon), for drizzling
Directions
- Heat the oven to 375°F and butter an 8x8-inch baking dish.
- Stir together the oats, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and crushed lavender. In another bowl, whisk the milk, maple syrup, eggs and melted butter.
- Scatter half the apples in the dish, add the oat mixture, then pour the milk mixture evenly over the top. Scatter the rest of the apples on top.
- Bake 35 to 40 minutes, until golden and set in the center.
- Cool 5 minutes, then scoop into bowls and let everyone snip a Cinnamon honey stick over their serving.
Serve it with: Lavender Ground Coffee (Lavender Fields)
Can you make baked oatmeal the night before?
Yes, and it is perfect for Christmas morning or a houseful of guests. Assemble everything in the baking dish the night before, cover and refrigerate. In the morning, let it sit while the oven heats and bake 40 to 45 minutes. The oats soak overnight and bake up even softer.
Should you use rolled oats or quick oats?
Use old-fashioned rolled oats. They keep a pleasant chew and soak up the milk without turning mushy. Quick oats bake up soft and pasty, and steel-cut oats will not soften in this time.
Which apples are best for baked oatmeal?
Firm, sweet-tart apples hold their shape: Honeycrisp, Gala, Braeburn or Pink Lady. No need to peel them; the skins soften in the oven and add color.
How do you freeze baked oatmeal?
Cool it completely, cut it into squares and freeze on a tray, then pack the squares into a freezer bag for up to 3 months. Reheat straight from frozen in the microwave for 1 to 2 minutes with a splash of milk.
Make it your own
- Swap the apples for frozen blueberries and the Cinnamon honey sticks for Blackberry.
- Stir 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans into the oats.
- Add 1/2 cup dried cranberries for a holiday version.
- Make it dairy-free with oat or almond milk and coconut oil in place of butter.
Frequently asked questions
Is baked oatmeal healthy?
It is a wholesome breakfast of oats, fruit, milk and eggs, sweetened with about 1 tablespoon of maple syrup per serving. Cut the syrup to 1/4 cup if you like it less sweet.
Can I double it?
Yes. Bake a double batch in a 9x13-inch dish for 45 to 50 minutes.
Can I use gluten-free oats?
Yes. Use oats labeled gluten-free and check that your baking powder is too.
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