Description
Wholesome Baked Oatmeal with Applesauce (Vegan) is a comforting and nutritious breakfast that warms the heart and fuels your day. This simple yet delightful dish combines rolled oats and applesauce, resulting in a hearty bake that’s perfect for busy mornings or leisurely brunches. Its versatility allows you to customize with your favorite fruits and nuts, making it an ideal option for everyone. With minimal prep time, this vegan and gluten-free recipe is not only easy to whip up but also excellent for meal prep—bake once and enjoy all week long!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup chopped 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
- Optional: 1 cup blueberries or other fruits
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan.
- Prepare flax eggs by mixing ground flaxseed with water; let sit for about 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mix rolled oats, nuts, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together applesauce, non-dairy milk, flax eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently; add fruit of choice.
- Pour mixture into the greased baking pan and bake for 35–45 minutes until set.
- Allow it to cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg