Apple Pie Baked Oatmeal – Barefeet in the Kitchen

Apple Pie Baked Oatmeal is filled with soft apple slices, a sprinkling of brown sugar and spices, and oats cooked until tender.

As you know, we love Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal and it has been one of my personal favorites for years. But when my boys requested oatmeal for the third time in a week, I decided to make something new.

Apple Pie Oatmeal

This oatmeal is a warm, comforting way to start the day, especially when you pair it with a hot cup of coffee, tea, or Cafe Con Leche. The aroma that the oatmeal creates in the house as it bakes is absolutely heavenly.

It’s so satisfying to eat a slice of this baked apple oatmeal in the morning and it makes a nice change from a regular bowl of oatmeal. It’s hearty enough to be breakfast all on its own but is also a welcome addition to any big weekend brunch spread.

For the record, I’ve yet to meet a version of baked oatmeal that I didn’t like and this Apple Pie Oatmeal is no different.

Baked Oatmeal with Apples

Baked Oatmeal is one of our all-time favorite breakfasts in this household. Baked oatmeal with apples? That’s a home run.

Apple slices are folded into the oats to bake along with all the other ingredients. I love the way the apples release their juices into the oatmeal as they bake, adding delicious flavor to every bite.

For this recipe, I upped the apple flavors by adding applesauce to the oat mixture instead of the usual oil. The applesauce provides that same level of moisture while taking the “apple-y” taste to the next level.

Baked Apple Oatmeal

Fall is the ideal time to serve and eat baked oatmeal, especially when it involves spicy cinnamon and apples. Apple Pie Oatmeal is terrific all on its own but can also be served with a dollop of whipped cream (or make it even more fantastic with a scoop of cinnamon ice cream!).

We’ve made lots of autumn-inspired oatmeal recipes over the years, like Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal, Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal, and Pumpkin Spice Baked Oatmeal, and Cranberry Apple Walnut Oatmeal.

Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease your baking dish very well with butter.
2. Combine all the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Then add the eggs, applesauce, and milk, stirring after each addition. Fold in the apple slices.
3. Pour the oatmeal mixture into your baking dish or dishes. Bake a 7×9 pan for about 30 minutes, muffin cups for 20 minutes, deeper ramekins (like the one pictured above) will take about 35 minutes to cook.
4. The oatmeal is finished baking when an inserted knife comes out with moist oatmeal crumbs. Let cool for just a few minutes before serving warm.

Tips for Baked Oatmeal

Baked oatmeal will hold its shape in slices if you allow it to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving warm.

If you prefer to serve straight out of the oven, it can also be scooped out of the dish and crumbled into each bowl. Remember to adjust the time as needed, depending on the size pan you use. Suggested baking times are included below.

Can You Freeze Oatmeal?

Yes, baked oatmeal freezes beautifully. I often double the recipe, just so I am certain to have leftovers to pop in the freezer. 

To freeze this oatmeal or any other baked oatmeal recipe, let the oatmeal cool completely. Then cut or scoop baked oatmeal into your desired portions.

Store the oatmeal in airtight freezer bags or containers. I like to store it in single servings so that my husband, kids, or I can warm up a plate of baked oatmeal whenever we want.

Reheat the frozen oatmeal in the microwave with a tablespoon of water. Having baked oatmeal in the freezer is always helpful for those busy mornings when you want to serve a hearty breakfast but don’t have time to cook.

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While baked oatmeal is definitely the most popular in the cooler months, it is a welcome breakfast any time of year. Give Summer Berries Baked Oatmeal a try next time fresh berries are in abundance or try Pineapple Coconut Baked Oatmeal next time you’re craving tropical flavors.

Want even more breakfast ideas? Check out all of our Top Oatmeal Recipes!

Do you know someone who just can’t get enough apple pie? This Warm Apple Pie Bread and this Cheesecake Apple Pie are a couple more delicious takes on traditional apple pie.

{originally published 12/17/12 – recipe notes and photos updated 12/14/22}