Description
A wholesome baked apple oatmeal packed with nuts, seeds, and natural sweetness, perfect for a hearty breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (divided)
- 1/3 cup ground chia seeds (or ground flaxseeds)
- 1/4 cup hemp hearts
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 cup grated apple (about 2 small apples)
- 1/2 cup apple sauce
- 1 1/2 cup almond milk
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup avocado oil
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F (190C). In an 8×11-inch baking dish, combine oats, 1/2 cup walnuts, ground chia seeds, hemp hearts, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together grated apple, apple sauce, almond milk, maple syrup, avocado oil, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir to combine evenly.
- Top with remaining 1/2 cup walnuts and optional sliced apples.
- Bake for 30 minutes until edges are lightly browned and the center is set.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Reheat in the microwave or oven before serving.
- Swap walnuts with pecans or omit for a nut-free version.
- Great served with extra almond milk or yogurt.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
