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Baked Oatmeal with Applesauce

Cozy Baked Oatmeal with Applesauce for a Healthy Start

Enjoy this Cozy Baked Oatmeal with Applesauce, a nutritious and customizable breakfast option.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 cups Rolled Oats
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans/Walnuts can substitute with seeds for nut-free
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder ensure it's fresh
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
For the Spices
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg optional
For the Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup Unsweetened Applesauce can substitute with mashed bananas or pureed pumpkin
  • 1 cup Non-Dairy Mylk choose your favorite unsweetened variety
  • 2 tablespoons Flax Eggs made by mixing ground flaxseed with water
  • 1/4 cup Pure Maple Syrup honey can be swapped if not strictly vegan
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
For the Fruits
  • 1 cup Blueberries fresh or frozen
  • 1 medium Sliced Banana optional topping

Equipment

  • Baking Pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9 or 11x7 inch baking pan.
  2. In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of ground flaxseed with 6 tablespoons of water to create flax eggs. Stir well and let thicken for 5 minutes.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, chopped pecans or walnuts, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, and salt.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together unsweetened applesauce, non-dairy mylk, flax eggs, pure maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
  5. Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and add the blueberries.
  6. Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking pan and sprinkle additional blueberries on top.
  7. Bake for 35-45 minutes, checking at 35 minutes for a set center.
  8. Let cool for about 5 minutes before slicing and serve with your choice of toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze in individual portions for 2-3 weeks.

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