Description
This Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal is a warm and comforting breakfast dish that's perfect for chilly mornings. Made with rolled oats, fresh apples, and a blend of cinnamon and other warming spices, it's naturally sweetened with maple syrup and applesauce. This recipe is vegan and dairy-free, utilizing non-dairy milk and coconut oil, making it a wholesome, hearty start to your day.
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 Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray an 8×8-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray to prepare for baking.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and sea salt. Add the non-dairy milk, unsweetened applesauce, maple syrup, ground flaxseed, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Stir well to create a uniform mixture.
- Add Fruits: Fold in the raisins and ¾ cup of the diced apples carefully into the oat mixture.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the oatmeal mixture into the prepared baking dish. Spread evenly and top with the remaining ¼ cup of diced apples for garnish and extra flavor.
- Bake: Bake the oatmeal in the preheated oven for about 40 minutes, or until the center is set and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the baked oatmeal to cool slightly before serving. Optionally, serve with a drizzle of almond butter, additional almond milk, or maple syrup for extra richness and sweetness.
- Storage and Reheating: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. To reheat the whole dish, cover with foil and warm in a 350°F oven for about 20 minutes. Reheat individual portions in a 350°F oven or toaster oven for 5-10 minutes, or microwave for 1 minute.
Notes
- Oats: Use rolled oats only; quick or steel-cut oats will alter texture and cook time.
- Milk Substitutes: Any non-dairy milk like oat, soy, or coconut milk works well.
- Sweetener: Maple syrup can be substituted with honey or agave syrup, which will change the flavor slightly.
- Flaxseed Alternatives: Chia seeds or 1 egg can be used if you do not require a vegan option.
- Coconut Oil: Can be replaced with avocado oil or melted unsalted butter for non-vegan version; recipe works without oil but may be less rich.
- Dried Fruit Substitutes: Swap raisins for dried cranberries, chopped dried apricots, or nuts like walnuts or pecans.
- Additional Spices: Add nutmeg, ginger, allspice, or apple pie spice for more warmth and depth.
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: 5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg