Baked Apple Oatmeal Greek Yogurt (Printable)

Warm, spiced baked oats layered with sweet apples and topped with creamy Greek yogurt for a wholesome breakfast.

# What You'll Need:

→ Oatmeal Base

01 - 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 ½ cups milk (dairy or unsweetened non-dairy)
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - ⅓ cup pure maple syrup or honey
05 - 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter or coconut oil
06 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
07 - 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
08 - ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
09 - ½ teaspoon baking powder
10 - ¼ teaspoon salt

→ Apples

11 - 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
12 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
13 - 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
14 - ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

→ Topping

15 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
16 - 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup or honey
17 - ¼ cup toasted walnuts or pecans, chopped (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, melted butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
03 - Add oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to the wet mixture. Stir until evenly combined.
04 - In a separate bowl, toss diced apples with lemon juice, brown sugar, and cinnamon until coated.
05 - Fold the apple mixture into the oat mixture. Pour into the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer.
06 - Bake for 35–40 minutes until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
07 - Let the baked oatmeal cool for 5–10 minutes before cutting.
08 - While the oatmeal cools, mix Greek yogurt with 2 tablespoons maple syrup until smooth and creamy.
09 - Cut into squares and serve warm or at room temperature with a dollop of sweetened Greek yogurt and chopped nuts, if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like apple pie for breakfast but fuels you for hours
  • Make it Sunday and eat all week without any morning effort
02 -
  • The center should still have a slight wiggle when you remove it from the oven
  • Letting it cool for ten minutes is agony but it cuts much cleaner
03 -
  • Use a glass baking dish if you want crispier edges all the way around
  • Let the oats sit in the liquid for ten minutes before baking for extra tenderness

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