🍎 Healthy Baked Apple Oatmeal

📝 Introduction

There’s something magical about a baked breakfast that fills your kitchen with the scent of cinnamon and apples. This Baked Apple Oatmeal is like a warm hug in a dish — hearty, soft, perfectly spiced, and naturally sweetened without any refined sugar.

It’s easy to make, meal-prep friendly, and versatile enough for anyone on Weight Watchers, diabetic, or heart-healthy diets. Each bite is packed with fiber, protein, and cozy fall flavor.

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 6)

🥣 Base:

  • 2 cups old-fashioned oats (use gluten-free if needed)
  • 1 ½ cups unsweetened almond milk (or skim milk)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 medium apple, diced (any variety, skin-on for fiber)
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened applesauce
  • 1–2 tbsp brown sugar substitute (monk fruit, allulose, or stevia blend)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

🍎 Optional Add-Ins:

  • 2 tbsp chopped walnuts or pecans (for crunch)
  • 1 tbsp raisins or sugar-free dried cranberries
  • Sprinkle of nutmeg or apple pie spice

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat Oven

  • Preheat to 180°C (350°F) and lightly grease or line an 8×8-inch baking dish.

2️⃣ Mix Wet Ingredients

  • In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, almond milk, applesauce, sweetener, vanilla, and salt.

3️⃣ Add Dry Ingredients

  • Stir in oats, baking powder, and cinnamon until well combined.

4️⃣ Fold in Apples

  • Add diced apples (and any optional nuts or raisins). Stir gently to combine.

5️⃣ Bake

  • Pour the mixture into your prepared pan and smooth the top.
  • Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until golden and set in the center.

6️⃣ Cool & Slice

  • Let cool 10 minutes before slicing into squares.
  • Serve warm or refrigerate for meal prep!

🍽 Nutrition (Per Serving – 1/6 of recipe)

NutrientAmount
Calories~160
Protein7g
Fat5g
Total Carbs20g
Fiber4g
Sugar5g (natural from apple)
Net Carbs16g

⚖️ Weight Watchers SmartPoints

  • Blue Plan: 3 points
  • Green Plan: 4 points
  • Purple Plan: 2 points
    (using almond milk & no nuts)

🧁 Serving Ideas

  • Top with a dollop of nonfat Greek yogurt or sugar-free maple syrup.
  • Add a drizzle of warm almond butter for extra richness.
  • Pair with black coffee or chai for the perfect cozy breakfast.

💡 Make It Diabetic & Low-Carb Friendly

If you need even fewer carbs:

  • Swap ½ the oats for cauliflower rice or flaxseed meal (texture stays similar!).
  • Use unsweetened almond milk and monk fruit sweetener.
  • Keep apples diced small for natural sweetness without spikes.

🧊 Storage

  • Fridge: Up to 5 days in an airtight container.
  • Freezer: Slice and freeze portions for up to 2 months.
  • Reheat: Microwave 30–40 seconds or warm in oven at 325°F until heated through.

🥄 Quick Tip

For extra fluff and moisture, blend half the oats into oat flour before mixing — gives that “soft cake” texture!

🌟 Why You’ll Love It

  • Naturally sweet and fiber-rich 🍎
  • Perfect for meal prep breakfasts
  • Keeps you full for hours
  • Customizable for any diet (WW, diabetic, or low-carb)
  • Smells like apple pie, tastes like comfort!