Creamy Vegan Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal
A cozy and nourishing baked oatmeal made with apples, cinnamon, walnuts, and oat milk. This creamy vegan breakfast is perfect for meal prep or family gatherings, filling the kitchen with warm, comforting aromas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
2 1/4 cups old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup applesauce
2 1/2 cups nondairy milk (such as oat milk)
4 tbsp vegan butter, melted
2 tbsp ground flaxseed
2 tbsp hemp hearts
1 tsp apple pie spice
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup walnuts
1 apple, diced small (about 1 cup)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine oats, brown sugar, flaxseed, hemp hearts, apple pie spice, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk oat milk, applesauce, melted vegan butter, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.
- Fold in the diced apple and walnuts.
- Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake 40–45 minutes, until set and golden brown on top.
- Cool slightly before slicing and serving warm.
Notes
Swap walnuts with pecans or almonds for variety.
Add raisins or dried cranberries for extra sweetness.
Serve with a drizzle of warm oat milk for extra creaminess.
For dessert, top with vegan whipped cream or yogurt.
Freeze portions for longer storage and easy reheating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
