Description
Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal is a warm and comforting breakfast dish combining fresh apples and cinnamon in a nutritious baked oatmeal. This plant-based recipe is easy to customize, make ahead, and perfect for cozy mornings or relaxed brunches.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 2 fresh apples, peeled and diced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon (natural)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (natural)
- 1 1/2 cups plant-based milk
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
- 1 pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Apples: Peel and dice fresh apples into bite-sized pieces. Toss them with a sprinkle of cinnamon (natural) and a little maple syrup (natural) to infuse flavor right from the start.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon (natural), and a pinch of sea salt. Whisk together to distribute everything evenly.
- Combine the Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, blend plant-based milk, maple syrup (natural), vanilla extract (natural), and the natural gelling agent. Whisk until smooth and well integrated.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mix and stir until just combined. Fold in the seasoned diced apples carefully to keep the texture intact.
- Bake to Perfection: Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and smooth the top evenly. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown and set but still moist.
Notes
- Use tart apples such as Granny Smith or Fuji for a nice balance of tartness and sweetness.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the oats tender and avoid a dense texture.
- Soak oats in plant-based milk for 15 minutes before baking for an even creamier texture.
- Add cinnamon and other spices gradually to suit your taste preferences.
- Check doneness by inserting a toothpick; moist crumbs indicate it is perfectly baked.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: apple cinnamon baked oatmeal, plant-based breakfast, healthy oatmeal, baked oats, cozy breakfast
