Description
Wholesome Baked Oatmeal with Applesauce (Vegan) is a delightful and nutritious way to kickstart your morning. This comforting breakfast dish features rolled oats combined with naturally sweet applesauce, making it a perfect canvas for your favorite fruits and nuts. Ideal for meal prep, this baked oatmeal can be served warm or reheated throughout the week, providing a satisfying start to any day. The addition of warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg enhances the flavor profile, ensuring each bite is packed with cozy goodness. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or as part of your weekly meal planning, this vegan recipe is both wholesome and versatile.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 3/4 cups non-dairy milk
- 2 flax eggs (2 tbsp ground flaxseed + 6 tbsp water)
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup blueberries or other fruits (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan.
- Prepare flax eggs by mixing ground flaxseed with water; let sit for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, nuts, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together applesauce, non-dairy milk, prepared flax eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined; fold in blueberries or desired fruits.
- Transfer to the greased baking pan and bake for 35–45 minutes until set.
- Allow cooling for about 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg