Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal

Baked apple oatmeal topped with apple slices in a square white baking dish with apples and syrup on the side.

This apple cinnamon baked oatmeal has the best flavor and texture. Warm soft baked apples, cinnamon and spices, and soft chewy oats. It's gluten free, dairy free, with an option for vegan. Prepped and ready for the oven in less than 15 minutes.

Course Breakfast, brunch, Snack

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 34

Total Time 45

Servings servings

Calories 225kcal

Author Sara

Equipment

1 Mixing bowl
1 baking dish

Ingredients

2 ½ cups rolled oats (certified gluten free if needed)
½ cup ground flaxseeds
2 ½ tsp. cinnamon
½ tsp. ground nutmeg
¼ tsp. fine sea salt
1 tsp. baking powder
2 cups chopped apples
½ cup apple sauce (no added sugar)
1 egg
1 ½ cups milk of choice (dairy free if needed)
2 tbsp. pure maple syrup
1 tsp. vanilla extract
¼ cup melted coconut oil

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease an 8x8 or 9x9 baking dish and set aside.
Add all ingredients to a large mixing bowl and mix until combined. If you'd like, reserve a few apple pieces for sprinkling on top of oatmeal before baking.
Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until edges are lightly browned and center is firm to the touch.
Allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

If you'd like these baked oats to be vegan, you can replace the egg with an additional ¼ cup of applesauce and be sure to use dairy-free milk.
Leftovers should be stored in and air-tight container in the fridge and will stay good for up to 5 days.
You can double this recipe and bake in a 9x13 pan.
This recipe makes anywhere from 6-9 servings. Nutrition information is calculated off of 9 servings.

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