Description
Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal is a warm and hearty plant-based breakfast that combines fresh apples and natural cinnamon for a cozy, delicious start to your day. Easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite fruits or nuts, this bake is perfect for meal prep and offers wholesome nutrition in every bite.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon (natural)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder (natural gelling agent)
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups plant-based milk
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (natural)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
- 2 cups fresh apples, peeled and chopped into bite-size pieces
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking dish with plant-based butter or a splash of plant-based oil to prevent sticking and ease serving.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, cinnamon (natural), baking powder (natural gelling agent), chia seeds, and salt. Stir thoroughly to evenly distribute all ingredients.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the plant-based milk, maple syrup (natural), and vanilla extract (natural). Fold in the fresh chopped apples gently into the wet mixture.
- Combine Everything: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring until fully incorporated. The mixture will be thick but pourable, ideal for baking into a soft and satisfying dish.
- Bake to Perfection: Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes until the top is golden and the center is set yet moist.
Notes
- Choose crisp apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for a balanced tartness and sweetness.
- Press the mixture firmly into the baking dish for an even texture.
- Adjust maple syrup (natural) to taste depending on apple sweetness.
- Swap plant-based milk types between oat, almond, or cashew for preferred creaminess.
- Do not omit chia seeds; they add fiber, texture, and help the bake hold together.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: apple cinnamon baked oatmeal, plant-based breakfast, baked oatmeal, gluten-free oatmeal, healthy breakfast, meal prep oatmeal
