Juicy Baked Breakfast Apples are stuffed with oatmeal, topped with a drizzle of maple syrup and a dollop of whipped cream or yogurt for the coziest breakfast around!
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I love it when a healthy breakfast feels like a decadent treat! These baked breakfast apples are soft, sweet and warm — just break into one with your spoon and creamy oatmeal, raisins, and nuts come tumbling out. I don’t think you’ll ever want to leave the breakfast table!
I love baked apples, but they’ve always seemed at bit…well, tame, for dessert. It occurred to me that they might work even better for breakfast, and I was right! I stuffed my SweetTango apples with oatmeal and popped them in the oven. They become tender but still retain their juicy crunch, and the natural sweetness of the apple is perfect for the first meal of the day.
I lop off the top of the apples and scooped out the cores with a spoon. I scrape out a little more of the fruit to enlarge the openings just a bit.
TIP: a sprinkle of lemon juice on the cut apples prevents browning.
I fill the cavities with oats that have soaked in milk, along with some fruits and nuts to make it all interesting. A little water in the bottom of the pan and a cover of foil helps everything steam perfectly in 40 minutes. The apples come out softened, but not mushy, and the filling is nice and hot.
Top the baked breakfast apples with some whipped cream, clotted cream, whipped yogurt, or creme fraiche, along with a little brown sugar, honey or maple syrup. File this under fantasy B&B type breakfast recipes, along with my Bourbon Banana Butter, Cranberry Walnut Shortbread Bars, and Cardamom Crumb Cake.
Ingredients
- 4 apples
- juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup milk (any kind of milk will work)
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 2 Tbsp chopped walnuts
- 2 Tbsp raisins
- brown sugar, maple syrup, or honey
- whipped cream, yogurt, creme fraiche, or half and half
Instructions
- set oven to 350F
- Mix the oats, milk and cinnamon in a small bowl, and set aside for an hour. You can do this the night before if you like.
- Slice the top 1/4 off the apples and remove the core with a paring knife and a spoon. Widen the cavity just a bit so it can accommodate the oatmeal.
- Mix the oatmeal with the nuts and raisins and spoon it into the apples, pushing down slightly to fill the apple completely.
- Set the apples in a baking dish and add about 1/2 inch hot water to the pan. Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes, or until everything is hot and the apples are tender.
- Serve immediately with the garnishes of your choice.
Make it your own ~
- For an extra decadent treat, serve the apples in shallow bowls with a puddle of warm cream or half and half at the bottom.
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28 Comments
Jaime Jones
December 4, 2017 at 2:43 pmCan this be done with steel cut oats?
Sue
December 4, 2017 at 2:50 pmYes, you can do this with steel cut oats ~ I would let them soak them overnight in that case.
Joy Massa
November 9, 2016 at 1:46 pmWow! TVFGI original recipes ROCK! Thank you so much for an inspired Fall/Winter breakfast treat! I’m making them for tomorrow, beginning with soaking oats overnight!
Susan
October 25, 2016 at 7:11 amIt’s definitely oatmeal time again and I love how you paired it with a baked apple for a special breakfast treat! It looks fantastic!
Tricia @ Saving room for dessert
October 25, 2016 at 4:28 amThis is wonderful Sue! This would be perfect for company or anytime. I love this creative and beautiful recipe. Thanks :)
Joyce
October 23, 2016 at 12:56 pmThis looks wonderful. Do you know how many carbs it has? I am on a low carb diet due to high sugar.
Sue
October 23, 2016 at 1:06 pmHi Joyce ~ the apple itself has about 25 grams of carbohydrate, and the oatmeal might be 10 grams, depending on how much you can fit in there. If you leave off the added sugar or maple syrup, it should be pretty low overall.
Lynn | The Road to Honey
October 22, 2016 at 3:32 pmWoah Sue. . .this a great way to trick the mind into thinking it’s having dessert for brekky. And if that weren’t enough, it’s also such a fun and elegant way to serve oatmeal. . .a food that doesn’t exactly have a reputation for looking fun or elegant. Definitely giving this beauty a try.
sippitysup
October 22, 2016 at 9:30 amThis is a good houseguest breakfast because I bet you make it the night before and then pop it in the oven while you get the coffee going. GREG
Bethany @ athletic avocado
October 22, 2016 at 8:53 amThese breakfast baked apples look amazing! I love it when my breakfast tastes like dessert!
Dawn @ Words Of Deliciousness
October 21, 2016 at 9:02 pmThis would be a breakfast that would make me want to get up in the morning. Sounds delicious!
Laura | Tutti Dolci
October 21, 2016 at 7:42 pmThis is exactly the breakfast I want to wake up to this weekend. Fall perfection!
cheri
October 21, 2016 at 2:36 pmThese baked apples are beautiful and would make any breakfast feel very special. Great idea Sue!
Ellen
October 21, 2016 at 1:54 pmI would just like to mention that these make a great lunch too! I quickly put this recipe together before my daughter came in for lunch today and we loved our apples this way- even my picky 2 1/2 yr. old Grandson. We have an abundance of apples from apple picking and I was very happy to find a different way to enjoy them. Your recipe is a WINNER! Thank-you!!
Karen @ Seasonal Cravings
October 21, 2016 at 1:44 pmHealthy dessert for breakfast. What a yummy idea!
Gwen Richardson
October 21, 2016 at 12:40 pmThis breakfast idea is awesome! I am going to try this on Sunday. One question…Where did you use the Lemon? When I printed the recipe, I did not see any mention of the lemon being used in the recipe. I know that lemon keeps the apples from trying brown. Is that how you used it?
Angie@Angie's Recipes
October 21, 2016 at 11:34 amDessert for the breakfast…wow…I want one too, Sue. They look really beautiful and delicious.
Robyn @ Simply Fresh Dinners
October 21, 2016 at 9:33 amOh man, I just love this breakfast, Sue. I’m all about savory flavors at any time of the day and is healthy comfort food at it’s best. Ever since I saw this on FB this morning I couldn’t stop thinking about it and had to some see more! Fabulous :)
April J Harris
October 21, 2016 at 9:22 amI’ve often had leftover baked apples for breakfast, but I’ve never stuffed them with oats like that. What an inspired idea! Your Baked Breakfast Apples look absolutely delicious – and I love how you can eat them straight or dress them up with a bit of cream.
Sue
October 21, 2016 at 10:23 amThanks April ~ you’re right, they can be as healthy or as decadent as you like :)
Tina Dawson | Love is in my Tummy
October 21, 2016 at 9:04 amOMG, not only is this delicious, it’s healthy and super easy too! I can’t wait to try these myself! I have all the ingredients! Sat breakfast would be awesome!
Platter Talk
October 21, 2016 at 8:53 amWhat a perfect idea! These would make a nice snack, too. A healthy “sweet tooth” bite. Thanks.
Emily
October 21, 2016 at 8:39 amThese baked apples look absolutely perfect for a cozy, warming Autumn breakfast. I so need to try these!!
Helen @ Fuss Free Flavours
October 21, 2016 at 8:31 amI usually put apple in my oatmeal rather than the other way round. Fantastic idea – I think these would work for dessert too.
JWT
October 21, 2016 at 7:40 amI’m having guests next weekend and I think I’ll try these — can I make them ahead?
Sue
October 21, 2016 at 7:49 amI guess you could prep the apples and then bake them off later. I would definitely rub the cut edges of the apples with lemon juice in that case. If the apples are cold when you put them in the oven, the cooking time might be a little longer…I think a whole pan of these would be a beautiful sight!
Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers
October 21, 2016 at 6:19 amBrilliant idea to bring baked apples to breakfast! What a wonderful, warming way to start these cooler days :)
Chris Scheuer
October 21, 2016 at 3:29 amYou have the best ideas. I love this! I would be thrilled with these apples for breakfast – or a snack!