Easy Baked Oats

I've been making this Cinnamon Streusel Apple Baked Oats recipe on repeat lately and my entire family loves it! It's a breakfast treat with 8 grams of protein and so much healthy goodness. These oats can be prepped in just a few minutes, baked in the oven, and ready for a comforting and filling breakfast option. And they can even be meal prepped the night before to save time! Trust me - these baked oats are a game-changer for busy weekday mornings.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 35

Total Time 45

Servings Servings

Calories 285kcal

Author Christine McMichael

Equipment

Small Ramekins

Ingredients

Apple Baked Oats

3/4 cup rolled oats
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
dash salt
1/2 cup almond milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 Tablespoons maple syrup
1 large egg
2-3 Tablespoons finely diced apple, 1/4" cubes peeled

Cinnamon Streusel

1/4-1/3 cup finely diced apples, 1/4" cubes peeled
1/4 teaspoon melted coconut oil
1 Tablespoon almond flour
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 Tablespoon brown sugar

Drizzle Topping (Optional)

1 Tablespoon white chocolate chips
1/4 teaspoon coconut oil

Instructions

Mix the Baked Oats

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Combine the rolled oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
Add the almond milk, vanilla, maple syrup, and egg. Mix until evenly combined.
Mix this all in one large ramekin or mix in a bowl and divide between smaller ramekins.
Fold in the diced apples.

Make the Streusel

Combine the diced apples with melted coconut oil.
Add almond flour, cinnamon, and sugar, then mix until evenly coated.
Spoon the streusel topping over the baked oats.
Bake for 30-35 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes.
Optional: melt white chocolate chips with coconut oil and whisk together. Drizzle over the oats and enjoy!

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Notes

This recipe makes 1 large serving (6-inch ramekin) or 2 medium servings (3-inch ramekins).
The calculated nutrition here assumes 2 servings.
To make these ahead of time, mix the baked oats ingredients together except for the egg the night before. In the morning while the oven preheats, mix in the egg, make the streusel topping, add over the oats, and bake!

RECIPE FOR A 9x13" BAKING DISH:

Baked Oats:

3 cups rolled oats
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups almond milk
1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup maple syrup
4 large eggs
1 cup finely diced apple (peeled, 1/4" cubes)

Cinnamon Streusel:

1 1/4 cup finely diced apples (peeled, 1/4" cubes)
1 Tablespoon melted coconut oil
1/4 cup almond flour
2 teaspoons cinnamon
4 Tablespoons brown sugar

Drizzle Topping (Optional):

4 Tablespoons white chocolate chips
1 teaspoon coconut oil

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13" casserole dish.
Mix the Baked Oats:
In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Add the almond milk, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and eggs. Mix until well combined. Fold in the 1 cup of diced apples.
Make the Streusel:
In a separate bowl, combine the 1 1/4 cups diced apples with the melted coconut oil. Add the almond flour, cinnamon, and brown sugar, mixing until evenly coated. Spoon the streusel topping evenly over the oat mixture.
Bake the Oats:
Bake the casserole for 40-45 minutes, or until golden brown and the center is set. Let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Optional Drizzle:
Melt the white chocolate chips with coconut oil, then drizzle over the baked oats. Enjoy!

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