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A pan of gluten-free apple cinnamon baked oatmeal

Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal

Emily Dixon, One Lovely Life
Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal is a perfect meal prep breakfast, made with diced apples, pecans, cinnamon & vanilla. (Gluten free & vegan!)
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
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Servings: 4 -6 servings
Calories: 225kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups rolled oats gluten free, as needed
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon cardamom or more nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or raisins
  • 1 3/4 cups milk I use unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/2 cup applesauce I like unsweetened
  • 1 Tablespoon chia seeds + 3 Tbsp water (or 1 egg instead of this chia egg!)
  • 1 cup diced apples
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

To serve:

  • Maple Syrup
  • Almond milk

Instructions

  • Preheat & Prep. To start, preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 2 quart (8"x8") baking dish with cooking spray, coconut oil, or butter (if not vegan).
  • Make Chia Egg. In a small bowl, make your chia "egg" by combing 1 Tbsp chia seeds + 3 Tbsp water. Let sit for 2-3 minutes to gel, while you mix up your other ingredients.
  • Combine Dry Ingredients. In a large bowl, combine oats, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, and pecans or raisins. Stir to combine well.
  • Add Wet Ingredients. Next, add milk, applesauce, chia "egg," diced apples, and vanilla. Stir to combine well.
  • Bake. Pour mixture into your prepared baking dish. Smooth the surface with a spatula. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes, or until just golden on top.
  • Serve & Store. Enjoy warm with a drizzle of maple syrup and milk. Store leftovers covered (or in an airtight container) in the fridge 2-3 days. When reheating leftovers, you'll likely want to add a splash of milk.

Notes

  • Spice Blend Shortcut - You could totally swap in apple pie spice or pumpkin pie spice for the cinnamon/nutmeg/cardamom combination I used above.
  • What the heck is a chia egg? A chia "egg" is a vegan egg substitute made from chia seeds and water. Chia seeds expand and "gel" when they're mixed with liquid, and in this recipe, the chia "egg" is used as a binder and gives the oatmeal part of it's texture. You can use a flax egg (swap ground flax for the chia seeds and use the same ratios) or powdered egg substitute (follow your package direction) if you prefer, or if you don't have an issue with regular eggs, you can totally go that route.
  • Gluten Free Notes. If you're avoiding gluten, be sure to buy certified gluten-free oats. We like Bob's Red Mill or Trader Joe's brands.
  • Nut Free? You can totally omit the pecans, or add additional apples or some raisins. 

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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple cinnamon baked oatmeal, apple pie oatmeal, baked oatmeal, cinnamon apple baked oatmeal, oatmeal recipe

Nutrition

Serving: 0.166(1/6) recipe | Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 29.7g | Protein: 5.5g | Fat: 7.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.9g | Sodium: 153.6mg | Potassium: 320mg | Fiber: 5.8g | Sugar: 4.5g | Vitamin C: 1.3mg | Calcium: 224.4mg

Nutrition facts are an estimate only and will vary based on brands and amounts used.

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