Apple Spice Baked Oatmeal
Apples and cinnamon come together with hearty oats in this recipe for a make-ahead breakfast dish that is warming and satisfying. Once baked, this casserole can be stored in the fridge for a quick morning meals all week.
Servings Prep Time
6servings 15minutes
Cook Time
45minutes
Servings Prep Time
6servings 15minutes
Cook Time
45minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Grease an 8-9 inch ovenproof dish with coconut oil. Preheat the oven to 375 F.
  2. Assemble the oatmeal: Combine the ground flax seed and water in a small bowl. Stir to mix thoroughly, and then set aside to gel. Cut the cored apple into 1/4-inch thin slices. Then, cut each of those slices in half widthwise.
  3. Heat the coconut oil in a medium sauté pan over medium heat. Add the apples to the pan. Let them sit for 2 minutes while they sizzle. Stir them around a bit, and sprinkle in 1/2 teaspoon of the cinnamon. Stir to combine. Once the apples seem lightly softened on the outside, stir in 1 teaspoon of the maple syrup and the lemon juice. Remove the apples from the heat and allow them to cool.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, baking powder, salt, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon. Stir to combine. In a large measuring cup, whisk together the flax gel and milk. Spread out half of the oat mixture in the oiled dish. Arrange half of the sautéed apples on top of the oats. Repeat these layers with the remaining oat mixture and apples.
  5. Slowly pour the milk mixture over the oats. Give the dish a tap to settle the contents. Slide the oatmeal into the oven and bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the top of the oatmeal is golden brown and all of the liquid is absorbed.
  6. Serve the apple spice baked oatmeal hot.
  7. It will keep for a few days in the fridge. To reheat- place a serving in a small pot with a splash of milk and heat over medium heat until hot. Alternatively, heat in the microwave.
Recipe Notes

Adapted from The First Mess