Apple season's here and this baked oatmeal recipe is a yummy way to use them! It's oil-free, refined sugar-free & can be made gluten-free. It makes a healthy, warm breakfast, and a crowd pleasing brunch option.
1/4-1/2tsp Salt(optional - I dont use it, but I know some people like a little saltiness)
1/4cupWalnuts or Peacans (chopped, optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 F and line a 9x9 baking pan with parchment paper. Add the ground flax to the 2 cups of milk mix together and set aside. In a large bowl, add the oats, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt (if using) and mix together. Then, add in apple sauce, milk+flax mixture, date syrup, vanilla and apple cider vinegar. Stir until eveything is combined. Add apples, raisins and nuts (if using).
Transfer the mixture to baking pan. Bake in the oven for about 40 minutes. It will turn a light golden brown on top. Check with a toothpick to make sure it comes out clean. Allow it to cool for just about 5 minutes or so. Then serve with more apple, dairy-free yogurt, more date/maple syrup or your other favorite oatmeal toppings. Store leftovers in the fridge up to 4 days.