Description
A cozy and hearty baked oatmeal packed with protein and flavored with warming chai spices and tender apples. Perfect for a nutritious breakfast.
Ingredients
1.5 cups milk of choice (360ml)
½ cup unsweetened applesauce (140g)
¼ cup maple syrup (80ml)
3 tbsp avocado oil or melted and cooled coconut oil (40ml)
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups old fashioned rolled oats (200g)
½ packed cup vegan vanilla protein powder (78g)
2 tbsp ground flaxseed (12g) – optional
1 tsp baking powder
2 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp cardamom
½ tsp ground ginger
¼ tsp ground cloves
¼ tsp allspice
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp kosher salt
1 cup finely diced apple (about 1 small apple)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, applesauce, maple syrup, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
Add the oats, protein powder, ground flaxseed, baking powder, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves, allspice, nutmeg, and salt to the wet ingredients. Stir with a spatula until just combined.
Fold in about two-thirds of the diced apple. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, then evenly scatter the remaining apple chunks on top.
Bake for about 45 minutes, or until mostly set. Allow the baked oatmeal to cool thoroughly before slicing so it firms up. Cut into 6 slices and enjoy!
Notes
If you prefer a moister, crumblier texture, cut into the oatmeal earlier while still warm.
Ground flaxseed is optional but adds fiber and omega-3 fats.
Use any milk of choice to suit dietary preferences or restrictions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 210
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 45