This apple walnut oatmeal is an easy vegan and gluten free baked oatmeal flavored with apple, cinnamon, and walnuts. This fiber-filled oatmeal is filled with chia seeds and walnuts for additional protein. It can even be used for meal prep—divide up portions to be reheated later for a fast but nutritious breakfast. If you’re looking for easy breakfast recipes, fast breakfast ideas, or meal prep breakfast ideas, this is a great recipe to try!
And, if you’re looking for more delicious vegan and gluten free breakfasts, check out this raspberry chocolate chia pudding or these chocolate overnight oats.
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How To Make Apple Walnut Oatmeal
Preheat oven to 375°F/190C. Grease a medium (8 cup/2L capacity) baking dish. A narrower dish with higher sides is preferred for even moisture retention.
In a large bowl, combine apple sauce, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Use a hand-held electric mixer or a whisk to beat everything together until smooth.
Beat in the oat milk.
Stir in the chia seed and allow to sit for 5-10 minutes to thicken.
Peel and slice the apples into 1/4″/6mm thick slices.
Fold in the oats and baking powder until everything is wet and evenly distributed.
Fold in the walnuts and sliced apples (optional: reserve some to sprinkle on the top)
Scrape into prepared baking dish.
Top with any reserved apple slices and walnuts.
Bake for 30-35 minutes until edges are just beginning to turn golden and the center is set.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.
Serve with additional fruit, a drizzle of maple syrup, or in a bowl with more oat milk.
Important Recipe Notes
Best the same day.
Store covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheat covered, in the microwave or a 350°F/175C oven with a splash of water in the pan to restore moisture.
Vegan and Gluten Free Breakfast Ideas
Almond Flour Lemon Loaf– This almond flour lemon loaf is a vegan and naturally gluten free lemon loaf that is perfect with tea for breakfast or snack times. This easy oil based cake that comes together in a single bowl. The classic pair of lemon and almond comes together into a cake that is lightly sweet and super flavorful.
Tiramisu Chia Pudding– If you love the creamy, coffee-kissed flavors of tiramisu but want something lighter, healthier, and totally plant-based, this Tiramisu Chia Pudding is your new favorite make-ahead treat. With layers of chocolate, coffee, and vanilla chia pudding, it captures all the classic tiramisu vibes in a wholesome, high-protein, fiber-packed pudding that’s perfect for breakfast, snack time, or dessert.
Apple Walnut Oatmeal
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Ingredients
- ¾ cup/225g unsweetened apple sauce
- ¼ cup/60ml maple syrup
- 2 tsp/10ml vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 tsp/3g ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp/3g salt
- 1 ¾ cups/410ml oat milk
- 6 tbsp/72g chia seed
- 2 tsp/8g baking powder
- 3 cups/330g rolled oats
- 2 small/225g apples peeled and sliced
- ¾ cup/90g chopped walnuts
Method
- Preheat oven to 375°F/190C. Grease a medium (8 cup/2L capacity) baking dish. A narrower dish with higher sides is preferred for even moisture retention.
- In a large bowl, combine apple sauce, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Use a hand-held electric mixer or a whisk to beat everything together until smooth.
- Beat in the oat milk.
- Stir in the chia seed and allow to sit for 5-10 minutes to thicken.
- Peel and slice the apples into 1/4″/6mm thick slices.
- Fold in the oats and baking powder until everything is wet and evenly distributed.
- Fold in the walnuts and sliced apples (optional: reserve some to sprinkle on the top)
- Scrape into prepared baking dish.
- Top with any reserved apple slices and walnuts.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until edges are just beginning to turn golden and the center is set.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.
- Serve with additional fruit, a drizzle of maple syrup, or in a bowl with more oat milk.
- Best the same day. Store covered in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat, covered, in the microwave or a 350°F/175C oven with a splash of water in the pan to restore moisture.
