Description
A warm and comforting Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal featuring rolled oats, diced apples, and a blend of cinnamon and maple syrup, perfect for a hearty breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled old-fashioned oats
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 cups non-dairy milk (unsweetened vanilla almond milk recommended)
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 Tablespoon ground flaxseed
- 1 Tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1 cup diced apple, divided
- ½ cup raisins
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly spray an 8×8 inch baking dish with non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and sea salt. Add the almond milk, unsweetened applesauce, maple syrup, ground flaxseed, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Add Fruits: Gently fold in the raisins and ¾ cup of the diced apples to the oat mixture, distributing evenly without overmixing.
- Transfer and Top: Pour the combined mixture into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the top. Sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup of diced apples evenly over the surface for an appealing finish.
- Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 40 minutes or until the center is set and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let it cool briefly before serving.
- Serve and Store: Serve warm with optional toppings like almond butter, extra almond milk, or maple syrup. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat whole by covering with foil and baking at 350°F for about 20 minutes, or warm individual portions in a 350°F oven for 5-10 minutes or microwave for 1 minute.
Notes
- Use rolled oats for best texture; quick oats or steel-cut oats will alter cooking time and texture.
- Any non-dairy milk such as oat, soy, or coconut milk can be used depending on preference.
- Maple syrup can be substituted with honey or agave syrup, which will slightly affect the flavor.
- Ground flaxseed provides omega-3s; chia seeds or 1 egg (if not vegan) are good alternatives.
- Replace coconut oil with mild oils like avocado or melted unsalted butter for different flavors or non-vegan options.
- Substitute raisins with other dried fruits like cranberries, chopped apricots, or nuts such as walnuts or pecans for variety.
- Enhance spice by adding nutmeg, ginger, allspice, or apple pie spice to the mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
