Description
Warm up your morning with easy and flavorful Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal, made with wholesome rolled oats, fresh apples, and cozy cinnamon. This comforting, plant-based breakfast combines tender baked oats with natural sweetness and aromatic spices for a nutritious and delicious start to your day. Perfect for busy mornings or a cozy weekend brunch, this recipe is simple to prepare, make-ahead friendly, and sure to become a staple in your breakfast rotation.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (natural)
- Pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups plant-based milk
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (natural)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
Add-Ins
- 2 medium fresh apples, diced
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease or line a baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of the baked oatmeal.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon (natural), and a pinch of salt. Stir thoroughly to evenly distribute the spices and leavening agent.
- Add Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together plant-based milk, maple syrup (natural), vanilla extract (natural), and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce until smooth. Pour this mixture over the oat mixture and stir well.
- Fold in Apples and Nuts: Gently fold in the diced fresh apples and optional chopped nuts, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter for bursts of flavor and texture.
- Add Natural Gelling Agent: Sprinkle the natural gelling agent over the mixture and mix it in well to help bind the oatmeal together for the perfect texture when baked.
- Bake: Pour the mixture into your prepared baking dish, smoothing the top with a spatula. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until the top is golden and the oatmeal is set but still moist inside.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the baked oatmeal to cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm for the most comforting experience, optionally topped with plant-based yogurt, extra cinnamon (natural), or toasted nuts.
Notes
- Use crisp apples such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith for best texture.
- Check the oatmeal at 35 minutes to avoid overbaking and drying it out.
- Adjust the maple syrup (natural) quantity to suit your preferred sweetness level.
- Let the oat mixture rest for 10 minutes before baking to achieve a smoother texture.
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice to brighten apple flavor and prevent browning of the fruit.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 1/6th of recipe)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal, Plant-Based Breakfast, Gluten-Free Oatmeal, Cozy Oatmeal Recipe, Healthy Breakfast, Easy Baked Oatmeal