Best Double Apple Baked Oatmeal Recipe

Ace your a.m. with this hearty breakfast.

Sweetened only with maple syrup and applesauce, this large-format oatmeal has definite fall vibes (cue the warm baking spices and fresh ginger). Freeze leftover portions for a hearty, ready-made breakfast that will fuel you for the day ahead.

olive oil, plus more for greasing

old-fashioned rolled oats

baking powder

ground cinnamon

freshly grated nutmeg

kosher salt

ground cloves

large eggs

unsweetened applesauce

milk

pure maple syrup

grated fresh ginger

pure vanilla extract

raw pecans, chopped, divided

small Gala or Braeburn apples, cored and cut into 1/2-in. pieces (about 31/2 cups)

Make ahead: Cool and cut into individual portions, then wrap separately and freeze. Thaw overnight in refrigerator; unwrap, then microwave in bowl until heated through, 45 to 60 seconds.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per serving): About 285 calories, 15.5 g fat (2.5 g saturated), 56 mg cholesterol, 183 mg sodium, 32 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 13.5 g sugar (4.5 g added sugar), 6 g protein

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Joy (she/her) is the Assistant Food Editor on the food team, where she develops and tests recipes to ensure both deliciousness and accuracy before they appear in titles like Good Housekeeping, Women’s Health, Woman’s Day, Prevention, and Country Living. After graduating from UChicago with a major in political science, she made the (best) decision to pursue her passion for food by enrolling in pastry school and working at her dream NYC restaurant, Gramercy Tavern. Before joining the GH team, Joy assisted on cookbook and editorial shoots, ran an Instagram micro bakery, and worked as a freelance writer and developer with bylines appearing in Eater, Food52, Simply Recipes, Food Network, and more. Joy has a special place in her heart for croissants and tiramisu, and is always on the hunt for the next cafe to explore in the city (a journey that never ends!).

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