Warm Apple Cinnamon Baked Oats
A cozy, cake-like breakfast featuring fiber-rich oats, fresh apple, and warming cinnamon. This satisfying meal is perfect for meal prep and supports steady energy levels throughout the morning.
Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min
Makes about
12 servings
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Made by Kristen + Lila
Kristen created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthComfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
Notice: focus + energy later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
Get set up
Choose your servings, gather what you need, then cook along below.
Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min
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Equipment
Oven · Blender · Whisk
Time saver
Meal Prep: You can bake a larger batch in a muffin tin for easy, grab-and-go portions during the week.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a small baking dish.
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
Gather as you go
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and…
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and…
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a small baking dish.
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Combine the rolled oats
In a blender, combine the rolled oats, milk, egg, maple syrup, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Blend until smooth.
Look for: smooth
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Stir in the diced apple and chopped…
Stir in the diced apple and chopped walnuts by hand.
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Pour the mixture into the prepared baking…
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
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Bake for 25-30 minutes
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden and the center is set.
Look for: the top is golden and the center is set
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Let cool for 5 minutes before serving
Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Top with an extra sprinkle of cinnamon if desired.
Allow: 5 minutes
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