I want my Apple Baked Oats to stick together better. What should I add?

Flax eggs are a great plant-based binder that we use a lot. To make a flax egg, grind up a tablespoon of flaxseed and add two tablespoons of water to it. Whisk them together and then chill them in a fridge for about 10 minutes. You should just need one to two flax eggs for your baked oats. You could alternatively add chia seeds soaked in water (1 tablespoon chia seed to 3 tablespoons water per chia egg, soaked for at least 10 minutes to gel).

Can I use quick oats?

It's not a good idea. Quick oats will turn to mush in this recipe and its not very appetizing.

What about steel cut oats?

No, they'll cause the opposite problem. They won't properly absorb the liquids and will still be hard after cooking.

Can I reheat this in an air fryer or toaster oven?

Yes! 350 F (175 C) for about 3 to 5 minutes will warm up your oats.

Can I make this recipe into overnight oats instead?

Yes, it should work! Omit the baking powder.

Vegan Baked Apple Oats for Easy Breakfast Meal Prep

Name: Vegan Apple Pie Baked Oatmeal
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 cups Rolled Oats; 1 ½ Teaspoons Baking Powder; 2 ½ Teaspoons Cinnamon; ¼ Teaspoon Salt, Optional; 4 Large Apples, Diced, About 8 Cups of apples.; ⅓ Cup Pure Maple Syrup; 2 ½ Cups Unsweetened Nondairy Milk See Note 2; Juice of 1 Lemon; 2 Teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract; 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (or other nut); 1 cup raisins (or other dried fruit)

Description

This Vegan Apple Pie Baked Oatmeal is cozy, warm, and chock full of Fall vibes. Made with sweet apples and rolled oats, this healthy meal prepped breakfast will warm your tummy and satisfy you for several hours with minimal effort. (Gluten-Free)

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

4 cups Rolled Oats
1 1/2 Teaspoons Baking Powder
2 1/2 Teaspoons Cinnamon
1/4 Teaspoon Salt, Optional

Wet Ingredients

4 Large Apples, Diced, About 8 Cups of apples.
1/3 cup Pure Maple Syrup
2 1/2 cups Unsweetened Nondairy Milk See Note 2
Juice of 1 Lemon
2 Teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract

Topping

1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (or other nut)
1 cup raisins (or other dried fruit)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (or 190 C).
Mix your dry ingredients in the bowl, form a well in the center, and add in the wet ingredients, stirring to combine.
Transfer the mixture to a large baking dish and use a spatula to smooth the mixture down and make even, or press down lightly with your hands. It’s OK if a little liquid sits on top. If there’s a lot, as in, it’s sloshing if you jiggle the dish, sprinkle a small handful of extra rolled oats and press them down so they start to absorb that extra liquid.
Sprinkle on your raisins and pecans (or whatever fruit and nut you like) and lightly press into the mixture.
Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes, or until lightly browned on top. Serve hot or cold.

Notes

Note 1: The best apples for this recipe are sweet apples, at least we think so. If you want to go with tart granny smith apples, you do you.
Note 2: We like to use fortified unsweetened almond milk for more nutrients, but almost any kind of milk can work well with this recipe! Soy milk and oat milk are great choices.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Breakfast, Dessert
Method: Oven
Cuisine: American