Amish-Style Apple & Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal: A Cozy, Hearty Breakfast Classic

There’s something incredibly comforting about a warm, wholesome breakfast that fills your home with aromas of cinnamon, baked apples, and slow-melted butter. This Amish-Style Apple & Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal brings that sense of rustic comfort straight to your kitchen—simple ingredients, effortless preparation, and nourishing flavors rooted in traditional Amish cooking.

Unlike stovetop oatmeal, which can become mushy or one-dimensional, baked oatmeal transforms into a tender, sliceable breakfast that balances creaminess with structure. This style of oatmeal has been a long-time staple in Amish communities where home-cooked, hearty breakfasts are part of daily life. The ingredients are simple, pantry-friendly, and naturally wholesome: rolled oats, milk, eggs, apples, warm spices, and a touch of maple sweetness.

This dish isn’t sugary like a dessert—it’s lightly sweetened, perfectly spiced, full of texture, and deeply satisfying. The apples soften into tender layers, the cinnamon blooms through the oats, and the butter melts into every bite. It’s the kind of breakfast that feels like a hug on a chilly morning.

Whether you’re prepping meals for the week, hosting brunch, feeding kids before school, or simply craving something cozy and homemade, this baked oatmeal will deliver every single time.

Why This Recipe Works

Traditional Flavor Meets Modern Convenience

Amish recipes often rely on simple combinations that deliver big comfort. Here, buttery baked apples, cinnamon, rolled oats, and creamy milk create a dish that’s both nostalgic and nourishing.

Perfect Make-Ahead Breakfast

Baked oatmeal stores beautifully and reheats even better. It won’t dry out, crumble, or lose its flavor, making it ideal for meal prep.

Naturally Sweetened

Instead of refined sugar, this recipe uses maple syrup or honey—true to Amish cooking traditions that favor natural sweeteners.

Customizable

Whether you like your oatmeal firmer, softer, sweeter, or packed with add-ins, this recipe adapts effortlessly.

Ingredients

For the Baked Oatmeal

• 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1 ½ cups milk (whole or 2%)
• 2 large apples, peeled and diced
• 2 large eggs
• ⅓ cup pure maple syrup (or honey)
• ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 ½ tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt

Optional Toppings

• Extra maple syrup
• Chopped pecans or walnuts
• A splash of warm milk
• A dusting of cinnamon

Instructions

1. Prep your baking dish.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch or 9×9-inch baking dish.

2. Combine dry ingredients.
In a large bowl, mix oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.

3. Whisk wet ingredients.
In a separate bowl, whisk milk, eggs, melted butter, vanilla, and maple syrup.

4. Mix oats and liquid.
Pour the wet mixture into the oats and stir to combine.

5. Add apples.
Fold in diced apples evenly throughout the mixture.

6. Pour into baking dish.
Spread evenly and smooth the top.

7. Bake.
Bake 35–40 minutes until the top is golden and the center is set.

8. Cool slightly and serve.
Let rest for 5–10 minutes. Enjoy warm with maple syrup or milk.

Amish-Style Apple & Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal

A warm, comforting Amish-inspired baked oatmeal full of tender apples, maple sweetness, and cozy cinnamon.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 35 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Breakfast, Brunch

Cuisine: American, Amish

Calories: 290

Ingredients

  

Baked Oatmeal

• 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1.5 cups milk whole or 2%
• 2 apples peeled and diced
• 2 eggs large
• 0.33 cup pure maple syrup
• 0.25 cup unsalted butter melted
• 1.5 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 0.25 tsp salt

Equipment

• Mixing bowls
• Baking dish
• Whisk
• Oven

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8 or 9×9 baking dish.
2. Mix rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl.
3. Whisk milk, eggs, melted butter, vanilla, and maple syrup together.
4. Combine the wet mixture with the oats and stir well.
5. Fold in diced apples and spread mixture evenly in the dish.
6. Bake 35–40 minutes until set and golden.
7. Cool 5–10 minutes before serving with maple syrup or warm milk.

Notes

Add raisins or pecans for extra flavor. Stores beautifully for meal prep.

Tips for the Perfect Amish-Style Baked Oatmeal

Use Rolled Oats, Not Quick Oats

Rolled oats provide structure, chew, and a rustic bite. Quick oats become too soft.

Dice Apples Small

This ensures they soften evenly and melt into the oatmeal.

Don’t Skip the Butter

Amish recipes often include butter for richness and moisture—it adds incredible flavor.

Customize Sweetness

Maple syrup gives light sweetness; increase to ½ cup for dessert-like oatmeal.

Add-Ins to Consider

• Raisins
• Chopped nuts
• Diced pears
• Brown butter
• Nutmeg or cloves
• Cranberries

Make It Dairy-Free

Use almond milk and replace butter with coconut oil.

Serving Suggestions

This oatmeal is delicious on its own but becomes extraordinary with toppings:

• Warm milk drizzled over the top
• A scoop of Greek yogurt
• Extra cinnamon
• Toasted pecans
• Warm caramelized apples
• A drizzle of maple syrup
• Honey butter

For a full Amish-inspired breakfast spread, serve with scrambled eggs, breakfast sausage, or warm homemade bread.

Variations

Amish Apple Pie Baked Oatmeal

Add ½ tsp nutmeg + extra diced apples + 1 tbsp brown sugar sprinkled on top.

Cinnamon Roll Baked Oatmeal

Add 1 tbsp melted butter + swirl in sweetened cream cheese.

Apple Cranberry Baked Oatmeal

Fold in ½ cup dried cranberries for a holiday version.

Maple Apple Pecan Baked Oatmeal

Add ½ cup chopped pecans to the batter.

Storage & Meal Prep

This is one of the BEST breakfasts to make ahead for a busy week.

• Refrigerator: Up to 5 days
• Freezer: Up to 3 months
• Reheat: Microwave 30 seconds or bake 10 minutes

It stays moist, tender, and delicious even after reheating—no drying out or crumbling.