Christmas morning is fast approaching and it brings along with it a day indulgent in food and drink. Give your day a little sanity with healthy Baked Apple Cranberry Oatmeal. Perfect for a hectic Christmas morning because it’s quick, easy, and feeds a small crowd, leaving you time to enjoy opening gifts, and spending time with loved ones. Healthy yet hearty enough to carry you through your day until the overeating of turkey and dressing ensues.
Baked Apple Cranberry Oatmeal is packed with fresh apples, dried cranberries, and spices, filling your kitchen with the aroma of baked apples and spice. The crumbly nut topping makes it indulgent and super delicious. It’s particularly tasty served warm with a dollop of yogurt or a splash of milk. Enjoy!
Recipe source for Baked Apple Cranberry Oatmeal: Â Compelled To Cook
- 2 cups 2% milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp allspice
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg
- 2 medium Granny Smith apples
- 2 cups large flake oatmeal
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped nuts I used almonds and pecans
- 2 tbsp cold unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp all purpose flour or oat flour, see note
- 2 tbsp brown sugar packed
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup coarsely ground nuts I used whole almonds
- Preheat oven to 350℉.
- In a medium bowl whisk together milk, eggs, brown sugar, vanilla and spices.
- Peel and core apples, cut into 1/2" chunks, add to bowl. Whisk in oatmeal and baking powder. Stir in dried cranberries and nuts. Pour into a greased 9"x9" or 7"x11" baking dish.
- Combine all ingredients until crumbly using a fork, pastry cutter or mini food processor. Sprinkle evenly over oatmeal.
- Bake for 25-28 minutes until set and golden in colour. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm with milk, cream, or yogurt.
If opting for gluten free, pulse 1/4 cup large flake oatmeal in a grinder until broken down and flour like or use gluten free flour.
This looks insanely delish and satisfying.
Thank you, it’s a great healthy breakfast that’s particularly good with yogurt.