Healthy Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal (vegan, gluten-free, oil-free)
This apple cinnamon baked oatmeal makes for a healthy, nutritious breakfast to fuel you for your day. It's easy to make and so delicious!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk (or any non-dairy milk)
- 1/2 cup applesauce
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp cashew butter (or any nut butter)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cup diced apples, plus more for topping
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease/spray an 8×8 square baking pan.
- In a large bowl, add the oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, salt, and ground flaxseed. Stir with a spatula until well combined.
- Add the almond milk, applesauce, maple syrup, cashew butter, and vanilla extract. Stir until everything is well combined.
- Fold in the diced apples and pecans.
- Pour mixture into the prepared pan. Sprinkle on a few extra diced apples and pecans on the top. Bake for 40-45 minutes until top is set and golden brown. Let it cool for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm and serve with a drizzle of cashew butter or any nut butter, a splash of almond milk, vegan yogurt, and/or more maple syrup.
- Store leftovers in the fridge. To reheat, microwave with a splash of milk.
Servings: 6