Cranberry Apple Baked Oatmeal – Slim Kitchen

This baked oatmeal is packed with all the fall flavors – crisp apples, tart cranberries, cinnamon, brown sugar and maple syrup. It makes an amazing holiday breakfast and can even be made ahead of time. Serve with vegetable frittata for an amazing breakfast or brunch.

It’s time to get into the holiday spirit, and what better way to do it than with Cranberry Apple Baked Oatmeal. This is the perfect Thanksgiving breakfast dish because it’s packed with good-for-you ingredients, so it’s a great way to start your day on a healthy note before the holiday meal begins. To be honest, I once served it to my family as a dessert along with some vanilla frozen yogurt and everyone was excited.

I don’t know about you, but I can’t believe Thanksgiving is already here. As much as I love it, I feel like we just said goodbye to summer last week. Where have the past few months been? Even though it feels like it’s still too early for Thanksgiving, I’m super excited about it. We are having a friends party this weekend and I cooked too much. It’s really hard to decide.

Luckily I can make this Apple Cranberry Baked Oatmeal ahead of time so it’s one less thing to think about. Preparing and preparing is much easier when you don’t have a house full of hungry people wondering about their first meal of the day.

What is baked oatmeal?

Baked oatmeal is just as the name suggests, rolled oats mixed with milk, eggs, sweetener, and often fruit, then baked in the oven. Baked oatmeal gives you a different texture than traditional oats, which soften into a porridge-like cereal. Baked oats are more like a granola bar and have some extra texture and nutty flavor from the baking process. One important thing to note is that depending on the recipe and the amount of liquid used, baked oatmeal may be more like baked oatmeal, or it may be loose oatmeal that needs to be eaten with a spoon.

How can I prepare in advance?

There are two options for making baked oatmeal ahead of time. If you know you’re going to bake it the next day, you can mix all the ingredients together and refrigerate the baked oatmeal overnight, covered. Then in the morning, take it out of the refrigerator and put it in the oven. Add an additional 10 minutes to baking time.

Alternatively, you can bake them ahead of time and heat individual portions in the microwave, oven, or toaster. Individual portions can also be frozen and reheated for a quick breakfast. When reheating in the microwave, I like to add a little milk or almond milk to the oats to make sure they don’t dry out.

Some Frequently Asked Questions About Baked Apple Cranberry Oatmeal

This article was originally shared in 2014, and since it was originally shared, here are some of the questions that have come up most frequently.

• Can I use cranberries instead of cranberries? Absolutely! It’s hard to find fresh cranberries outside of the holidays. Raisins can be used, but I only use about 1/3-1/2 cup. You can also substitute blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries.
• Can I add nuts? Nuts are a great addition to baked oatmeal, adding texture and texture. You can mix them directly into the oatmeal mixture or sprinkle them on top. Pecans, walnuts, and almonds are the ones I add most often. You can also spread some nut butter on top after it’s cooked.
• Can pears be substituted for apples? Pears are a great substitute for apples and perfect for this recipe. Just make sure to use fresh pears, not canned pears.
• Can this be baked separately? This recipe is perfect for muffin tins. Simply portion the oatmeal mixture into prepared muffin tins and reduce baking time. Bake takes approximately 18-22 minutes. This is a good option if you plan to freeze individual portions for later use.
• What to do with leftover fresh cranberries? Unless you’re making cranberry sauce, it’s sometimes hard to use up an entire bag of cranberries. Usually I freeze leftover cranberries and use them in oatmeal, berry jam, and chicken or pork.