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A white baking dish filled with apple cinnamon baked oatmeal containing apples and cranberries sits on a light surface. Sliced apples, a whole apple, a white napkin, and plates with forks are nearby.
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Gluten-Free Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal

This gluten-free apple oatmeal bake is made with diced apples, dried cranberries, and warm cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. It has a soft, custardy texture and keeps well in the fridge or freezer, so it's great for morning meal prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 9 servings
Metric - US Customary

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (162 g) gluten-free oats - use purity protocol or gluten-free certified oats (see notes)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ginger
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1½ cups (366 g) milk - dairy or non-dairy
  • ¾ cup (183 g) unsweetened applesauce
  • ⅓ cup (67 g) brown sugar - packed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 apples - honeycrisp or granny smith, diced into ½ inch pieces (see notes)
  • ½ cup (60 g) dried cranberries
  • pure maple syrup - for serving

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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups (162 g) gluten-free oats, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, ½ teaspoon nutmeg, ½ teaspoon ginger, and ½ teaspoon salt.
    A glass mixing bowl with gluten-free oats topped with cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, salt, and baking powder before whisking together.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together 1½ cups (366 g) milk, ¾ cup (183 g) unsweetened applesauce, ⅓ cup (67 g) brown sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until combined.
    A glass mixing bowl with applesauce, brown sugar and vanilla in it before mixing together.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the oat mixture. Stir until combined.
    A glass mixing bowl with an oatmeal and almond milk mixture that has been mixed together with a blue spatula.
  • Add the 2 apples, diced in ½-inch cubes, and ½ cup (60 g) dried cranberries. Stir until combined.
    A glass mixing bowl with an oatmeal, apple and dried cranberry mixture in it.
  • Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
    An oatmeal, apple and dried cranberry mixture in a square baking dish before baking in the oven.
  • Bake in the oven at 350°F for 40-50 minutes, until the top is set and most of the liquid is absorbed.
    Gluten-free vegan apple baked oatmeal in a square baking dish with fresh apples surrounding the baking pan.
  • Let cool for a few minutes, then serve warm with a drizzle of pure maple syrup.
    A square of apple cinnamon baked oatmeal with juicy apple chunks and cranberries rests on a white plate, with a fork beside it. Sliced apples are nearby on a light surface.

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Notes

  • Gluten-Free Note: Use purity protocol or certified gluten-free rolled oats. Regular oats are often cross-contaminated with wheat during growing or processing.
  • Storage Note: Store in the refrigerator for 4-5 days, or freeze individual portions for up to 3 months.
  • Apple Note: Honeycrisp and granny smith both hold their shape well after baking.
  • Vegan: Use a non-dairy milk to keep this vegan, Also double check your brown sugar, since some brands use bone char in processing. 

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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