Healthy Apple Spice Baked Oatmeal

Start your day with a warm and hearty breakfast by making this delicious and healthy apple spice baked oatmeal. Packed with the goodness of oats, fresh apples, and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, this breakfast dish is the perfect way to fuel your morning. It's easy to prepare and can be made in advance, making it a great meal prep option. Whether you enjoy it on its own or topped with your favorite yogurt or milk, this baked oatmeal is sure to become a family favorite.

Ingredients

• 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or almonds
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of your choice)
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil or butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 medium apples, peeled and diced

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray or coconut oil.
2. In a large bowl, combine the oats, chopped walnuts or almonds, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond milk, maple syrup, melted coconut oil or butter, and vanilla extract.
4. Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
5. Gently fold in the diced apples.
6. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the oatmeal is set.
8. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
9. Serve the apple spice baked oatmeal warm, either on its own or with a drizzle of honey, a dollop of yogurt, or a splash of milk. Enjoy!

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