Description
Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal is a comforting and nourishing breakfast featuring wholesome old-fashioned oats, fresh apples, and warm cinnamon. This plant-based, naturally sweetened dish is perfect for meal prep or a cozy weekend treat, delivering a satisfying texture and flavor boost to start your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (natural)
- 1 tablespoon natural gelling agent
Wet Ingredients
- 2 cups plant-based milk
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (natural)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
- 3 tablespoons plant-based butter, melted
Fruit and Add-ins
- 2 medium fresh apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts (e.g., walnuts or pecans)
- Optional: 2 tablespoons hemp seeds or chia seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the Apples: Peel, core, and chop the fresh apples into small bite-sized pieces. Toss them with 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (natural) to coat and enhance their natural sweetness and warmth.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine old-fashioned oats, baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (natural), and the natural gelling agent. Stir well to distribute evenly, forming the base of the baked oatmeal.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together plant-based milk, maple syrup (natural), vanilla extract (natural), and the melted plant-based butter until smooth and well mixed.
- Bring It All Together: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in the cinnamon-coated apples and any optional nuts or seeds for extra texture.
- Bake to Perfection: Transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 35 to 40 minutes until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean.
Notes
- Use crisp apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith for better texture and tartness.
- Stir ingredients until just combined to avoid a dense oatmeal texture.
- Adjust maple syrup (natural) to control sweetness.
- Allow baked oatmeal to cool slightly before cutting for better setting.
- Toast nuts lightly beforehand for deeper flavor and crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 1/6th of recipe)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: apple cinnamon baked oatmeal, plant-based breakfast, baked oatmeal, gluten free, wholesome breakfast, meal prep
