Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal Bake
Start your morning off right with this heartwarming Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal Bake. This healthy, low glycemic index breakfast option is perfect for those looking to maintain a balanced diet, especially diabetics. Featuring the delightful sweetness of Braeburn apples, this dish combines wholesome rolled oats and creamy nonfat milk for a comforting yet nutritious start to your day. Easy to prepare ahead of time and perfect for feeding a crowd, this warm pudding-like delight is sure to become a breakfast favorite in your household!
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Servings
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Calories
10
Ingredients
Ingredients
nonfat milk
2 cups (none)
brown sugar
3 tablespoons (none)
reduced fat margarine or light butter
1 tablespoon (none)
ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon (none)
salt
1/8 teaspoon (none)
baking apple (peeled, cored, and diced)
1 medium (peeled, cored, and diced)
rolled oats
1 cup (none)
vanilla extract
1 teaspoon (none)
ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon (none)
cream (optional)
1 tablespoon (none)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly coat a 1-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
2
In a 2-quart saucepan, combine the nonfat milk, brown sugar, reduced fat margarine (or light butter), ground cinnamon, and salt. Cook over high heat, stirring constantly, for about 4 minutes until the milk is scalded.
3
Once the milk mixture is scalded, add the diced apple and rolled oats. Cook for an additional minute while stirring.
4
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract until well blended.
5
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
6
After 15 minutes, remove the dish from the oven and stir the mixture thoroughly. Sprinkle the top with ground nutmeg and return to the oven.
7
Bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the mixture is set and lightly golden on top.
8
Serve warm, drizzling with cream if desired, and enjoy the cozy flavors!
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal Bake?
Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal Bake is a heartwarming, healthy breakfast dish that combines Braeburn apples, rolled oats, and nonfat milk for a nutritious start to the day.
Is this recipe suitable for diabetics?
Yes, this recipe is specifically designed as a healthy, low glycemic index breakfast option perfect for those looking to maintain a balanced diet, including diabetics.
What type of apples should I use?
The recipe suggests using a medium baking apple, such as a Braeburn apple, for the best flavor and texture.
How should I prepare the apple?
The apple should be peeled, cored, and diced into small pieces before being added to the saucepan.
What kind of oats are required for this recipe?
This recipe calls for 1 cup of rolled oats to achieve a warm, pudding-like consistency.
Can I use whole milk instead of nonfat milk?
The original recipe uses 2 cups of nonfat milk to keep the dish healthy and low-fat, but you can substitute other milk types if preferred.
What temperature should the oven be set to?
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) before you begin preparation.
How do I prepare the baking dish?
Lightly coat a 1-quart baking dish with cooking spray to prevent the oatmeal from sticking.
What ingredients are used in the milk mixture?
The milk mixture consists of nonfat milk, brown sugar, reduced fat margarine or light butter, ground cinnamon, and salt.
How long do I cook the milk mixture on the stove?
Cook the milk mixture over high heat for about 4 minutes, stirring constantly until it is scalded.
When do I add the apples and oats?
Add the diced apple and rolled oats to the saucepan once the milk mixture has been scalded.
How long do the oats and apples cook on the stovetop?
Cook the oats and diced apples in the scalded milk for 1 minute while continuing to stir.
When should I add the vanilla extract?
Remove the saucepan from the heat before stirring in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until well blended.
How long is the initial baking time?
Pour the mixture into the baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
What do I need to do after the first 15 minutes of baking?
Remove the dish from the oven, stir the mixture thoroughly, and sprinkle the top with ground nutmeg.
What is the total baking time?
The total baking time is 30 minutes, divided into two 15-minute segments.
How do I know when the oatmeal bake is done?
The bake is finished when the mixture is set and the top is lightly golden.
Can I serve this dish with anything else?
Yes, it is delicious when served warm and can be drizzled with a tablespoon of cream if desired.
How much brown sugar is in this recipe?
This recipe uses 3 tablespoons of brown sugar.
Can I use butter instead of margarine?
Yes, you can use 1 tablespoon of either reduced fat margarine or light butter.
What spices are used in this bake?
The dish is flavored with ground cinnamon and ground nutmeg.
What size baking dish do I need?
A 1-quart baking dish is the recommended size for this recipe.
Is this recipe good for meal prep?
Yes, it is easy to prepare ahead of time and is perfect for feeding a crowd.
What is the texture of the finished dish?
The finished dish has a comforting, warm, pudding-like delight texture.
How much cinnamon is added?
The recipe calls for 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
Is there salt in the recipe?
Yes, 1/8 teaspoon of salt is added to the milk mixture to balance the flavors.
How much nutmeg is used?
The recipe uses 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg, sprinkled on top halfway through baking.
Is this a low-fat breakfast?
Yes, by using nonfat milk and reduced fat margarine, this dish is kept lower in fat.
Can I use a different sweetener?
The recipe specifies brown sugar, but you could likely substitute with a diabetic-friendly sweetener of your choice.
What is the benefit of scalding the milk?
Scalding the milk helps dissolve the sugar and incorporate the spices evenly before baking.