This Apple-Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal is easy to make, vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and great for meal prep! Make it on Sunday and have a healthy and delicious breakfast all week long.
Breakfast seems to be the hardest meal of the day, especially when school-aged kids need to get out the door in the morning. If I don’t have something, like this Apple-Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal pre-made, then we usually just eat a piece of toast or a bowl of cold cereal.
I have tons of Baked Oatmeal recipes on my site because it’s such a great make-ahead breakfast. It’s filling, nutritious, and low in sugar; kids love it! I do baked oatmeal cups a lot because it’s nice to have a little personal-sized one, but I also love to make a big pan of baked oatmeal like I did for you today 🙂
Why You’ll Love This Apple-Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal Recipe
I developed this baked oatmeal recipe a few years ago, and I basically use the same recipe every time and tweak the flavors.
- Gluten-Free – If you need to make your baked oatmeal gluten-free, make sure to use gluten-free certified oats. I always use old-fashioned oats, but I’ve had people tell me the recipe also works with quick-cooking oats and steel-cut oats.
- Vegan – I see many baked oatmeal recipes that call for eggs, and while I do eat eggs myself, I’ve found you don’t need them to make baked oatmeal. I sometimes add one Tablespoon of flax meal and let it sit for a few minutes to help thicken it up, but it is unnecessary. I also use almond milk, but you can use any kind of milk you like or even water.
- Refined Sugar-Free – I sweeten my baked oatmeal with coconut sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. For this recipe, I also added applesauce, apples, and cinnamon. If you prefer it less sweet, you can play around with the amount of sweetener, and the consistency shouldn’t be affected that much.
Baked Oatmeal For Meal-Prep
Baked Oatmeal is one of my favorite healthy meal-prep breakfasts. I love it because it’s so easy to make and eat in the morning. I don’t even heat my baked oatmeal up when I eat it, but that’s my preference. I suggest popping it in the microwave for a minute if you want to eat it warm. You can also warm it up in the oven for 10-15 minutes.
Instead of baking it in a pan, you can easily make this recipe into Apple-Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal Cups. Just fill each muffin cup with about 1/4 cup of oatmeal mixture and cut the baking time down by 10-15 minutes.
How to Make This Baked Apple-Cinnamon Oatmeal
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Add the oats, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, and coconut sugar in a large bowl. Mix together.
- Next, add the almond milk, maple syrup, apple sauce, vanilla, and flaxseed. Mix together and let sit for 3-5 minutes. Add the diced apples and mix again.
- Pour the baked oatmeal mixture into a large baking dish or a muffin pan, and top with a few more pieces of apples if desired. Spread mixture out so that it’s even, and then bake until it’s cooked through, 35-40 minutes. Let cool for 10-15 minutes before eating.
Optional Add-Ins For Your Apple-Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal
- Nuts (walnuts, pecans, almonds, hazelnuts, peanuts, etc…) – I’d add in about 1/2 cup.
- Chia Seeds and Hemp Hearts – These will add some good Omega 3 Fatty Acids, among other nutrients.
- Protein Powder – A few Tablespoons will add some extra protein.
- Egg – I don’t use eggs in my baked oatmeal recipe, but you can definitely add an egg for some extra protein.
Have a question about this baked oatmeal recipe? Ask me in the comments, and I’ll reply ASAP.
Check Out Exactly How I Make This Apple-Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal Below!
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Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
This Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal is perfect for a healthy and delicious breakfast for snack!
Ingredients
- 4 cups old fashioned oats
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar
- 2 1/3 cups almond milk
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
- 1 heaping cup diced apples
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees F. In a large bowl, add the oats, cinnamon, baking powder, salt and coconut sugar. Mix together.
- Next, add the almond milk, maple syrup, apple sauce, vanilla and flaxseed. Mix together and let sit for 3-5 minutes. Add the diced apples and mix again.
- Pour baked oatmeal mixture into a large baking dish, or into a muffin pan, and top with a few more pieces of apples if desired. Spread mixture out so that it’s even and then bake until it’s cooked through, 35-40 minutes. Let cool for 10-15 minutes before eating.
Notes
Baked oatmeal will stay good in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Category: Vegan, Breakfast
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Do you grease the muffin Pan? I figured you did. Does it make 12?