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Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

This Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal is a warm, comforting breakfast that combines rolled oats with fresh apples, cinnamon, and a touch of sweetness from maple syrup. It's a vegan and gluten-free-friendly dish that's perfect for meal prep, with a soft and chewy texture baked to perfection. Enjoy it as a nourishing start to your day with dairy-free milk or a drizzle of almond butter.

Ingredients

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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

Mix-ins

  • 1 cup diced apple, divided
  • ½ cup raisins

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F and spray an 8×8 inch baking dish with non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry and Wet 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, coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Stir everything together until fully incorporated.
  3. Add Fruit and Raisins: Fold in the raisins and three-quarters of the diced apples, reserving the remaining quarter cup for topping.
  4. Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the oatmeal mixture into the prepared baking dish. Evenly distribute the reserved diced apples over the top for a decorative and flavorful finish.
  5. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes or until the center is set and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
  6. Cool and Serve: Allow the baked oatmeal to cool slightly before serving. Optionally, drizzle with almond butter, extra almond milk, or maple syrup as desired.
  7. 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. For single servings, reheat in the oven or toaster oven at 350°F for 5-10 minutes or microwave for 1 minute.

Notes

  • Use rolled oats as they absorb liquid properly and provide the right texture; avoid quick or steel-cut oats unless adjusting cook time and liquid ratios.
  • Any non-dairy milk like oat, soy, or coconut can be used according to your taste preferences.
  • If maple syrup is unavailable, honey or agave syrup work as substitutions but may slightly change the flavor.
  • Ground flaxseed can be replaced with chia seeds or 1 egg if not vegan.
  • Substitute coconut oil with avocado oil or unsalted butter for a different flavor or non-vegan option; the oatmeal turns out well even without oil.
  • Swap raisins with other dried fruits such as cranberries or chopped apricots, or use nuts like walnuts or pecans for added texture.
  • Add spices such as nutmeg, ginger, allspice, or apple pie spice to enhance the flavor profile.

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: 5 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg

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