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A tray of gluten-free vegan apple baked oatmeal next to a couple of apples on a table.

Gluten-Free Vegan Apple Baked Oatmeal

This gluten-free vegan apple baked oatmeal is the perfect breakfast for a crisp autumn morning. The combination of fresh apples, chewy oats, tart cranberries, cinnamon spice, and a drizzle of maple syrup will leave you feeling warm and cozy and ready to tackle your day!
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 9 servings
Calories: 159kcal
Author: Megan

Ingredients

  • 2 cups oats (use purity protocol or gluten-free certified oats (see notes))
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp ginger
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 cups almond milk (unsweetened)
  • 3/4 cup applesauce (unsweetened)
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar (packed (see notes))
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 honeycrisp or granny smith apples (diced into 1/2 inch pieces (see notes))
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • pure maple syrup (for serving)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F. Grease an 8x8 inch baking dish. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine gluten-free certified oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together almond milk, applesauce, brown sugar and vanilla until combined.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the oat mixture. Stir until combined.
  • Add the diced apples and dried cranberries. Stir until combined.
  • Pour into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the oven at 350F for 40-50 minutes, or until the milk is mostly absorbed.
  • Serve warm with a drizzle of maple syrup.

Notes

  • If you are vegan, make sure your brown sugar is vegan as some sugars are processed with bone char making it not vegan. 
  • You can also use coconut sugar in place of the brown sugar. 
  • I like to use honeycrisp or granny smith apples for this recipe because they are crisp. Gala or pink lady would also work well in this recipe. 
  • You can peel your apples if you prefer, I like to leave the skin on mine. 
  • Not all oats are considered gluten-free because they are often grown in fields that co-mingle with wheat. I used purity protocol oats, which have very strict standards and are grown in fields that have not grown gluten for a specific amount of years. 
  • If you are not gluten-free, you can use your favorite rolled oats. Instant oats will not work well in this recipe. 
  • If you are not dairy-free or vegan, you can use cows’ milk in this recipe. 
  • If you’re looking for a refined sugar-free recipe, use coconut sugar or pure maple syrup instead of the brown sugar. 
  • You can add other mix-ins like raisins, pecans, or almonds into this recipe. I recommend about ½ cup.
  • Nutrition facts do not include maple syrup since it will depend on how much you choose to drizzle on when you serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 159kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 188mg | Potassium: 185mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 29IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 1mg
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