Having oatmeal for breakfast is the perfect way to start your day with energy and happiness. I use to have a huge smoothie first thing in the morning, but if I can’t have it because I’m not at home and I can’t get a blender, oatmeal is my second choice. I also make it when I want something sweet, warm, comforting and easy to make.
The best thing about oatmeal is there are so many ingredients you can use, so you can make new recipe any time you make it. I’m in love with almond butter and coconut oil, if you add just a tablespoon, your oatmeal will be so delicious and creamy.
This is the first time I make baked oatmeal and it’s amazing! I used apples because they’re in season and bananas because they’re one of my favorite fruits.
I prefer to make the traditional recipe on a daily basis, but if you have time or you’ve never tried baked oatmeal before, you need to give this recipe a try!
Tips:
- You don’t have to use oat milk as I did, any other plant milk will work, although you can also use just water.
- Feel free to use other sweeteners, fruits, dried fruits, nuts, seeds, spices or any other ingredient you like.
- If you can’t eat oats, you could try to use quinoa or buckwheat. I want to make an “oatmeal” without oats, so stay tuned! ?
Apple Pie Baked Oatmeal
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 2-4
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: Vegan, Gluten Free
This apple pie baked oatmeal is so easy to make, you just need to mix all the ingredients in a bowl, place them in a baking dish and bake until golden brown.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats (120 g)
- 1 cup boiling water (250 ml)
- 2 diced apples
- 1 sliced banana
- ½ cup raisins (80 g)
- ¼ cup oat milk (65 ml)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180ºC or 355ºF.
- Place the oats in a bowl and add boiling water (you have to cover the oats). Let stand for about 10 minutes. Then add the rest of the ingredients.
- Mix well and place the oatmeal in a baking dish.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
- I made this recipe with 2 tbsp ground cinnamon, but as many of you thought it was too much, I’ve changed the recipe to only 2 tsp. If you love cinnamon as much as I do, feel free to add more.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 247
- Sugar: 30.9 g
- Sodium: 14.3 mg
- Fat: 2.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.6 g
- Carbohydrates: 57.8 g
- Fiber: 7.6 g
- Protein: 4.5 g
DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE?
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This was pretty easy to make and it tastes awesome!! I substituted brown sugar for the maple syrup and I used coconut milk for the oat milk…but it didn’t make a difference in my opinion.
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Hi Bryan! I’m so glad you like it 😀
I tried making this and it would have been awesome but there was too much cinnamon for me. I will definetly give it another try with less.
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I wonder if she ment 2 tsp ( not 2 Tbsp ). That just sounds too much.
Hi Kenny and Daniela! I used 2 tbsp because I love cinnamon so much, but you can add less if you want 😉
This looks really tasty! Quick question, can I substitute instant oatmeal for the rolled oats?
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Hi Molly! I’ve never made this recipe using instant oatmeal, but you could try!
I made it yesterday and it was an awesome sunday-autumn-breakfast 😀
Thank your for your blog and your delicious recipes!
Hi Elza! Thank YOU for making the recipe and for your kind words 😉
What size baking dish are you using?
Hi Karen! I used this baking dish (the little one): https://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40234035/ 😉
I’ve made this recipe a few times in the last week. Love it! And the kids love it too. I do reduce the cinnamon some. We’ve even switched up the fruits and have added nuts. Peach with pecan is in the oven now. This recipe is my new go to morning oatmeal. So simple and versatile.
Hi Lori! Peach with pecan? Sounds soooo good! 🙂 I’m so glad you like the recipe. Have a nice day!
I just made this. It was fantastic! I dislike oatmeal but am supposed to eat it for health reasons. I took a bunch of frozen berries, mango and peaches and dumped it in. I used half regular oats and half steel cut. I didn’t have oat milk or any milk for that matter but I did mash the banana and put it in. It is delicious. Thanks so much for doing this recipe!
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Hi Darcie! I’m so glad you liked it! Have a nice day 🙂
I have a question. I’ve made other baked oatmeal recipes before but I haven’t seen one that calls for letting the oats sit in boiling water (or any other precooking) before baking. What’s the purpose of this? Does it change the texture?
Hi Chelsea! I think the oats cook faster this way 😉
Woah! Yikes! I really want to like this, but the cinnamon is just overbearing for my family and I.
I would do 2 teaspoons for sure. We love cinnamon, but IMHO 2 tbsp ruins the dish.
I know the next time we make this, it’ll be delicious with less cinnamon! Thank you!
xo
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Hi Kym! I suppose it depends on the type of cinnamon you use and your taste, but add less cinnamon if you want, it’s up to you 😉 Have a nice day!
I have never had baked oatmeal before, just tried this & love it. Thanks for a great recipe.
Hi Jenny! You’re so welcome 🙂 Have a nice day!
This made a great desert! Guests loved it too. I had to use almond milk tho and I added a bit of vanilla extract. Turned out fabulous!
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Hi Phil! I’m so glad it worked for you 😉
Looks great! Can this be cooked the night before and eaten cold or room temperature?
Hi Andrea! Yes, you can make it overnight, just add more milk if it’s too thick 😉
Looks delicious and I would like to make it for a group. Have you tried to scale this recipe for more servings? For instance if I quadrupled for 8 servings and used a 13×9, would baking time and temp be the same?
Hi Jen! Thanks a lot 😀 I’ve never made this recipe for a group, so I can’t help you, sorry! 🙁
I just did that. I also added flax meal to make it set up. Since hot water is already used, I threw in 2 Tbsp flax per 1 cup oats. 3 cups oats, 2 large apples, filled 13 X 9. I baked at 375 for 30 min.
Hi Michelle! Sounds wonderful 🙂 Thank you so much for your comment!
This didn’t really seem like a baked oatmeal. The fruit to oats ratio is way off. This is more like a fruit bake with oats. I used only one apple instead of the suggested 2, and I still felt it was lacking oats. Never really cooked up like the cakey oatmeal bakes I am used to, it stayed soft with an almost liquid center from all the hot fruit mush. If you are a fan of fruit pies this will probably be a treat, but as is it was too sweet for a meal, in my opinion.
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Hi M! There are soooo many ways to make baked oatmeal and I think my recipe tastes sooo good, you should try it 😉
I have to agree with M. The fruit to oatmeal ratio is too high to call this “baked oatmeal”, since there’s at least twice as much fruit as there is oatmeal. “Apple bake with oats” is a much more appropriate name. Regarding the recipe itself, I also found that it desperately needed salt (1/4 teaspoon should suffice) and as several other comments already said, less cinnamon. Maybe your cinnamon is older and less potent, but 1 tablespoon was plenty for me, and I’m the kind of person who often doubles the amount of cinnamon called for in recipes. With these changes (and changed expectations), it was perfectly acceptable. =]
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Hi there! I think the name is okay and I prefer to avoid salt. Many readers have enjoyed the recipe, but you can add less cinnamon if you want. Have a nice day!
super delicious, I just made it
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Hi Raluca! Thanks a lot 🙂 I’m so glad you liked it!
Amy one figure out the nutritional information??? Unfortunately I need to figure out if this to accomodate a family member.
Hi Katie! The nutritional information is now available in the recipe box 🙂
Super nice recipe.. I didn’t have ripe bananas so I substituted with Mejool dates.. I also forgot the coconut oil, but it still turned out very very nice! Perfect weekend indulgence breakfast!
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Hi Priya! I’m so glad you enjoyed it 🙂 Have a nice day!
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Inspiring! Thanks. I’ll make it for this weekend!
Thanks a lot Dawn 🙂 Hope you like it!
Yummy! Meal-prepping breakfast is a must for my parter and I and this is just the thing to get us going in the morning. Thanks Iosune and Alberto – we’re loving the blog!
Wanna-be Vegans,
Christopher and Roberto in San Francisco
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Hi Chris! Thanks a lot 🙂 So glad to help you!
Yum! Can’t wait to try this for Saturday breaky! I think I’ve found someone who loves cinnamon as much as I do! I thought I wasn’t crazy haha Looks amazing 🙂
Hi Genevieve! Haha yes, I love cinnamon 😛 Hope you like it!
Want to love it but WAY too much cinnamon. Our family had to mix it with plain oatmeal when it was done and still overwhelming. 2 tsp would have been more appropriate. Should have trusted my instincts and also read other reviews before making this. I would make it again, just with less cinnamon.
Hi C Peterson! So sorry it was too cinnamon for you. Hope you enjoy it next time!
Does this need to be refridgerated? I eat if for breakfast daily (yum!), and make it on the weekends.
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Hi Art! Yes, keep it covered in the fridge 😉
This was the best baked oatmeal recipe I’ve come across and I’ll be using it as a base to try other flavor combinations. I didn’t have raisins so I substitured 4 chopped and pitted medjool. Super easy to prepare, pleasantly sweet, and didn’t dry out during baking. I love cinnamon and did 1 tbsp.
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Hi Marie! I’m so glad you liked it so much 🙂 Have a nice day!
Easy to make and delicious!!! I substituted the raisins (not keen on them) for chopped dates.
Lovely recipe….Thankyou for sharing!
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Hi Sian! Thanks a lot 🙂 So glad you liked it!
Based on comments and what I had in the house, I halved the fruit quantity and kept the oatmeal the same. My fruits were apple, pear, and pumpkin purée instead of banana. I added some walnuts in place of half of the raisins, and used pumpkin pie seasoning. Delicious and easy.
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Hi Marti! Sounds great 🙂 So glad you enjoyed it!
I just tried it! Delicious. Thank you. 🙂
Hi Aksis! You’re so welcome 🙂 So glad you enjoyed it!
This was great! It was nice to have oatmeal made a different way. We usually do overnight oats or regular steel cut oats. Tasty!
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Hi Kristen! Thanks a lot 🙂 So glad you enjoyed it!