Healthy Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal
This healthy apple cinnamon baked oatmeal combines rolled oats, diced apples, cinnamon, flaxseed, applesauce, and maple syrup in one easy 8 × 8-inch breakfast bake. It makes 6 portions and can be prepared ahead for quick breakfasts throughout the week.
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 2 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- salt
- 2 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1 1/2 cups cups diced apples
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly coat an 8 × 8-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, almond milk, applesauce, maple syrup, ground flaxseed, melted coconut oil, and vanilla until well combined.
- Fold in the raisins and three-quarters of the diced apples into the oatmeal mixture.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and evenly sprinkle the remaining diced apples across the top.
- Bake for 40 minutes or until the center is set and the edges are golden.
- Bake uncovered for 40 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove the dish from the oven and let the baked oatmeal rest for exactly 10 minutes before slicing it into 6 portions.
Notes
Dice the apples into small, evenly sized pieces so they cook consistently. Let the baked oatmeal rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Store cooled portions in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze them for up to 2 months. Reheat individual portions in the microwave or a 350°F oven.