Oatmeal is baked with a few simple ingredients for this healthy, plant-based breakfast. Get a double-dose of apples with both applesauce and diced chunks of fruit. Perfect for weekend meal-prep. This is a satisfying recipe everyone will love!
Baked Oatmeal: Easy, Meal Prep Breakfast
Breakfast can be one of the hardest meals for healthy plant-based eating. Racing out the door in the morning, it’s often easy to grab something quick and convenient. Sometimes, this means a granola bar loaded with refined sugar and syrup. Or, it might mean a fattening breakfast sandwich when you stop for coffee.
However, baked oatmeal is one of the best breakfast recipes for weekend meal prep. I first discovered the beauty of baked oatmeal with my Banana Raisin Baked Oatmeal recipe. This is a new twist, using sweet, crunchy apples.
You can make a batch of this healthy, whole foods, plant-based dish on the weekend. Then, cut off a portion during the week.
Other Variations of Baked Oatmeal
This Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal is a starting recipe. There is lots of room to add other flavor variations. You can swap out the apples for other sweet, plant-based fruits. Blueberries, raspberries, cherries, peaches, and diced pears are all delicious. Instead of raisins, try other dried fruits like dried cherries, currants, dates, figs, or cranberries.
You can even add canned pumpkin puree, roasted sweet potato, dashes of cardamom, Pumpkin Pie Spice, or even a spoonful of cocoa powder. For extra sweetness, mash up a couple of ripe bananas. Or, swirl in some pureed date paste. The possibilities are endless!
Oats: Heart-Healthy Fiber, Budget-Friendly, and Naturally Gluten-Free Whole Grain
Oats make a nutritious, satisfying breakfast. Loaded with soluble fiber, they’ve been linked to lowering cholesterol and blood sugar. It’s no wonder they have a reputation for being so heart-healthy!
Plus, oats are one of the most budget-friendly grains. Even organic oats are often cheaper than other grains like quinoa and farro. Plus, they cook quickly. You can use them in recipes like this baked oatmeal. Or, try them in a stove top creamy Peach Pecan Oatmeal, as the base for Pumpkin Seed Millet Granola, or in a savory Golden Oatmeal Turmeric Bowl.
Oats are also naturally gluten-free. Therefor, they work for most people eating a gluten-free diet. However, oats are processed in facilities alongside other grains that contain wheat. Therefor, someone with Celiac Disease needs avoid cross-contamination and check for Gluten-Free Certified oats.
You’ll Love this Healthy, Plant-Based Baked Oatmeal Recipe! It is:
- Packed with Apple Flavor!
- Easy to make
- Hearty and Satisfying
- Loaded with Healthy Fiber and other Nutrition
- Kid-Friendly
- Budget-Friendly
- Perfect for Weekend Meal Prep
Chef Katie’s Healthy, Plant-Based Cooking Tips for Gluten-Free Banana Raisin Baked Oatmeal:
No Refined Sugar or Syrup? I’m on a mission to get rid of empty calories. This oatmeal don’t use any refined sugar, maple syrup, or other refined sweetener. The ripe bananas and raisins provide plenty of sweetness, along with healthy fiber and essential nutrients.
Hot Water Electric Kettle Tip: An electric tea kettle works great for a recipe like this. Simply heat up water in the kettle then measure it out before pouring over the oats. You can even add flavor by brewing chai tea in the kettle before adding to the oats.
Weigh Your Ingredients: For precise measuring and consistent results, always weigh your ingredients. A small kitchen scale makes this easy to do. This will save you time and give you more delicious muffins and breads.
Gluten-Free Celiac: Oats are naturally gluten-free, but they are often processed in a facility near wheat. If this is a concern for you, check for “Certified Gluten-Free” Oats and Oat Flour.
Other Mix-Ins: You can swap out the raisins for other dried fruits: cherries, cranberries, and even vegan chocolate chips.
Core both apples. You’ll dice one to mix into the oatmeal. You’ll slice the other to decorate the top 
Stir everything together right in the pan for easy prep in this plant-based recipe 
Chef’s Trick for Beautiful Presentation: Decorate the top with sliced apples.
Easy Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal
This healthy, vegan breakfast combines the flavors of banana bread with baked oatmeal. A must-have recipe for a plant-based diet. With cinnamon and raisins, this is a dish kids and adults will both love!
- Easy
- Servings: 4
- Ready In: 40 minutes
- Yield: one 8×8” or 9×9” square pan
Kids and adults will love diving into this warm, satisfying breakfast. Serve with Chia Coconut Cream, Gluten-Free Oatmeal Raisin Pancakes, or just dive in with a spoon.
Easy Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal
Equipment
- 8×8 square pan
Ingredients
- 2 cups 160g rolled oats
- 3 cups 24 oz hot water
- 2 apples 1 sliced and 1 diced into bite-sized pieces
- ¼ cup 40g raisins
- ½ cup 57g unsweetened applesauce
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350F.
- To make the Easy Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal: Place the oats in an 8×8 square baking dish. Pour the hot water over the oats, letting them soak for about 10 minutes.
- While the oats soak, prepare your other ingredients.
- Core both apples. Dice 1 of the apples. Thinly slice the other apple.
- Once the oats have soaked, add the diced apple, raisins, applesauce, and cinnamon. Stir well to combine.
- Spread into an even layer. Spread the sliced apple on top.
- Bake, uncovered, at 350F for 30 minutes, until all of the moisture is absorbed and the oats are cooked.
- Use a spoon to dive in right away, or let cool and slice into “Oat Bars” for breakfast on-the-go.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings 4.0 | |
| Amount Per Serving | |
| calories 248 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 3 g | 4 % |
| Saturated Fat 0 g | 1 % |
| Monounsaturated Fat 0 g | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g | |
| Trans Fat 0 g | |
| Cholesterol 0 mg | 0 % |
| Sodium 6 mg | 0 % |
| Potassium 207 mg | 6 % |
| Total Carbohydrate 49 g | 16 % |
| Dietary Fiber 7 g | 27 % |
| Sugars 14 g | |
| Protein 7 g | 14 % |
| Vitamin A | 1 % |
| Vitamin C | 29 % |
| Calcium | 7 % |
| Iron | 12 % |
| * The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, so your values may change depending on your calorie needs. The values here may not be 100% accurate because the recipes have not been professionally evaluated nor have they been evaluated by the U.S. FDA. | |
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