Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups rolled old-fashioned oats
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 2 cups non-dairy milk (unsweetened vanilla almond milk recommended)
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup diced apple, divided (3/4 cup mixed in, 1/4 cup for topping)
• 1/2 cup raisins

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F and spray an 8×8 inch baking dish with non-stick spray to prepare for baking.

2. 2

   Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and sea salt. Add the non-dairy milk, applesauce, maple syrup, ground flaxseed, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well blended.

3. 3

   Fold in Add-ins: Gently fold in the raisins and ¾ cup of the diced apples into the oat mixture to distribute the fruit evenly.

4. 4

   Pour and Top: Pour the oat mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly. Top with the remaining ¼ cup diced apples to add a fresh apple burst on top.

5. 5

   Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes or until the center is set and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.

6. 6

   Cool and Serve: Allow the baked oatmeal to cool slightly before serving. For extra flavor, drizzle with almond butter, additional almond milk, or maple syrup if desired.

7. 7

   Storage and Reheating: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. To reheat, cover the whole dish with foil and warm in a 350°F oven for about 20 minutes. For individual portions, bake at 350°F for 5-10 minutes or microwave for 1 minute.