They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. This is true for us…and our kids. We as moms are often up at the crack of dawn, dishing up cereal, buttering toast, frying eggs or cooking porridge for our sweet, precious babies. We want what’s best for them, and that usually starts with a healthy, filling breakfast.

But sometimes breakfast can feel challenging. We feel too tired to make something nutritious. Our baby resists being spoon fed and would rather hurl oatmeal to the floor. Our toddler has strong preferences about what he or she would like to eat.

And this important meal can become overwhelming.

I don’t have all the answers.

I don’t have a fail-proof solution.

But I do know this.

Breakfast can be simple.

With a little forethought and a good recipe, breakfast can go from a dreaded chore to an enjoyable routine in your day.

It doesn’t have to be fancy. You don’t need to make something new every day. In fact, we eat the same thing pretty much every morning.

No, breakfast doesn’t have to be complicated or show-stopping to be healthy and enjoyable.

So today, I want to share with you a much-loved recipe that I make on repeat in my house.

It’s Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal.

Here’s why I think you’ll love it.

Why you’ll love this oatmeal.

1. It’s delicious.

This is a really tasty breakfast, slightly sweet, a little spicy, hearty, and warm.

2. You can make it ahead of time.

You can make this oatmeal and keep it for breakfast for the next few days!

3. It’s toddler-friendly.

Toddlers can eat it with a spoon and milk, and babies can eat it with their hands! It is definitely less messy than conventional oatmeal!

4. Oatmeal is very nutritious.

Oats have fiber and protein! They are a great, healthy breakfast.

5. It’s made with simple ingredients.

This recipe is not complicated. It’s made with simple ingredients and a simple method. Not intimidating in the slightest.

What you’ll need.

Quick Oats

Because it wouldn’t be baked oatmeal with oatmeal! Full of fibre and protein, oats are a great way to start the day!

Baking Powder

Baking powder will help your oatmeal rise, making it slightly cake like!

Sea Salt

Salt balances sweetness and adds a more complex flavor.

Cinnamon

Warm and delicious, cinnamon is perfect with apples.

Milk

Milk adds moisture, creaminess, protein and good fats to this recipe.

Water

More moisture!

Eggs

Eggs add lightness, rise and extra protien.

Honey

Honey adds a subtle sweetness that is both delicious and nutritious.

Coconut Oil

Fat carries flavor, and coconut oil is a great option for this.

Apples

Crunch, juicy goodness! I love apples.

Raisins

Raisins are scrumptious and go really well with apples and cinnamon.

The method.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Grease a 9×13 (or a similar size) glass pan.

In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, baking powder, sea salt, and cinnamon. Mix together.

In a medium bowl, combine eggs, milk, water, honey, and melted coconut oil. Mix together.

Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients, and mix to combine.

Dice apples.

Add apples and raisins to mixture. Mix together.

Pour mixture into pan.

Cook for 25-30 minutes or until edges are slightly brown and baked oatmeal is set.

Let cool slightly before serving.

FAQ about Baked Oatmeal.

FAQ about Baked Oatmeal

1. Can I substitute other fruit into this recipe?

You could swap out the apples or raisins for others fruits. Berries would be delicious or banana. You could also try another dry fruit like dried cranberries or dates!

2. Should I reheat this oatmeal every time I eat it?

It is totally up to you! I prefer it warm, but cold is also delicious!