Description
Wholesome Baked Oatmeal with Applesauce (Vegan) is the ultimate comfort food to kickstart your day. This easy-to-make breakfast dish combines rolled oats and applesauce for a delightful blend of flavors that warms the soul. Perfect for meal prep, you can enjoy it throughout the week by simply reheating individual portions. Customize your baked oatmeal with your favorite fruits and nuts for a nourishing start that suits your taste buds. Whether you’re rushing out the door on a busy weekday or enjoying a leisurely weekend brunch, this vegan baked oatmeal is sure to be a hit!
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.
- Combine ground flaxseed with water in a small bowl to create flax eggs; let thicken for about 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mix rolled oats, nuts, spices, baking powder, and salt.
- Whisk together applesauce, non-dairy milk, flax eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla in another bowl.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed; fold in fruit of choice.
- Pour into prepared pan and bake for 35–45 minutes until set.
- Cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg