Description
A warm and comforting Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal recipe featuring rolled oats, juicy apples, and aromatic cinnamon, perfect for a nutritious breakfast or cozy 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
Fruits
- 1 cup diced apple, divided
- ½ cup raisins
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray an 8×8 inch baking dish with non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, cinnamon, baking powder, sea salt, non-dairy milk, applesauce, maple syrup, ground flaxseed, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Stir well until fully incorporated.
- Add Fruits: Fold in the raisins and ¾ cup of the diced apples gently into the mixture to evenly distribute them.
- Assemble: Pour the oatmeal mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly. Top the mixture with the remaining ¼ cup of diced apples for garnish and extra texture.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 40 minutes, or until the center is set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the baked oatmeal to cool slightly before serving. Optionally, drizzle with almond butter, additional almond milk, or maple syrup for extra flavor.
- Storage and Reheating: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat whole portion covered with foil in a 350°F oven for 20 minutes, or individual portions in the oven/toaster oven at 350°F for 5-10 minutes or the microwave for 1 minute.
Notes
- Oats: Use rolled old-fashioned oats for best texture. Avoid quick or steel-cut oats as they alter cooking time and liquid ratio.
- Milk: Any non-dairy milk like almond, oat, soy, or coconut milk can be used.
- Sweetener: Maple syrup can be substituted with honey or agave syrup but may change flavor slightly.
- Flaxseed: Chia seeds are an alternative for omega-3s; an egg may be used for non-vegan binding.
- Coconut Oil: Substitute with avocado oil or melted unsalted butter if preferred, or omit for a lighter version.
- Raisins: Swap with dried cranberries, chopped dried apricots, or nuts like walnuts or pecans for variety.
- Spices: Enhance flavor with nutmeg, ginger, allspice, or apple pie spice if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
