Last updated on October 14th, 2026 at 07:13 am
Baked Apple Oatmeal has quickly become one of my favorite dishes to make for meal prep. You can easily toss all the ingredients in an oven safe dish, bake, and it keeps well in the fridge for up to a week. I always eat it with creamy almond butter on top, and each slice is about 17 grams of protein and a whopping 15 grams of fiber! That’s a win-win in my book!
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats – If you are gluten intolerant, be sure to use gluten-free oats. Do not use quick oats because the texture will not work for this recipe.
- Apples: You can use any apple variety you like. Granny smith, fuji apples, and honeycrisps are great options.
- Dried fruit – I like to use dried cranberries and dried apricots, but you can use whatever dried fruit you like!
- Ground Flaxseed: This helps to bind the ingredients and adds a bit of extra protein. You can always use eggs instead of flax seeds. Simply add 1 egg to the ingredients before baking.
- Applesauce or Almond Butter: Unsweetened applesauce or creamy almond butter helps bind the ingredients.
- Non-Dairy Milk – Use whichever non-dairy milk you prefer. You can even make your own Homemade Oat Milk or Hemp Milk for an extra boost of protein. You can also use regular milk if you prefer.
- Maple Syrup – For an added natural sweetener but you can also use honey or agave syrup. You can also add a tablespoon or two of brown sugar for added sweetness.
- Spices and such– cinnamon, vanilla extract, baking powder, sea salt
- Nuts -This is completely optional. I like to add pecans and walnuts, but you can also add sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, walnuts, sliced almonds, or keep it nut-free!
Just toss everything in a baking dish and bake at 375°F for about 45 minutes!
Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal | Vegan + Gluten-free
Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal is a healthy breakfast option that can be precooked to make your morning routine even easier. This recipe is vegan, gluten-free, and filled with warm, delicious cinnamon apples in every bite!
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Servings: 8
Calories: 575kcal
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups Rolled Oats (ensure gluten-free if necessary)
- 1/2 cup Chia Seeds
- 2 tbsp Ground Flaxseed optional
- 2 tsp Cinnamon
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 3/4 cup Applesauce or Nut Butter
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 tsp Sea Salt
- 1/4 cup Maple Syrup
- 2 cups Non-Dairy Milk (I like using Hemp Milk because it is higher in protein)
- 2-3 Diced Apples (approx 1 cup)
Optional Add-ins
- 1/2 cup Dried fruit (like dried cranberries, apricots, raisins)
- 1/2 cup Pecans (or sliced almonds)
- 1/3 cup Sunflower seed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a large bowl or an 8×8 oven-safe dish, mix all the ingredients together, folding in the dried fruit and apples last. (If making in a large bowl, transfer the mixture into an oven-safe dish once the mixture is ready.)
- Bake the mixture for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the baked oatmeal to cool for about 5 minutes before serving. Drizzle with almond butter or peanut butter. Enjoy!
Notes
MAKE AHEAD: Keeps well in the refrigerator for about 4–5 days.
REHEAT: Microwave until warm or pop a slice into the air fryer or toaster oven.
Nutrition
Serving: 91g | Calories: 575kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 37g | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 14g
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- Blueberry Baked Oatmeal!
- Brown Sugar Oat Milk Shaken Espresso (Starbucks copycat)
- Homemade Oat Milk- in less than 5 minutes!
- Yogurt With Granola Bowl (5 Ways!)
- Healthy Chocolate Granola
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Make healthy, delicious gluten-free meals that don’t make you compromise on taste or texture! Try out my Mini Pancake Cereal or my Avocado Blueberry Pancakes —so fun & tasty! And if you love this recipe, you’ll love my Honey Almond Granola!
New fav baked oatmeal recipe! This recipe was delicious!
This is one of the best oatmeal recipes I’ve ever found. It was so good that I had it for breakfast and then again for lunch! Not to mention, it was super easy! Thanks for such an amazing recipe!
My Dad loves baked oatmeal and I was so excited to share this recipe with him. On his behalf, he says, “Thank You”! Now I know I need to run to the grocery store and try this goodness out for myself!
I love this recipe — it’s so easy and delicious, and it’ll be perfect for a make-ahead breakfast the next few days!
Hi Chenee! Definitely! This lasts me a good 5-7 days, which is perfect for me!
I’ve been trying to include oatmeal in my diet since I’m not really a huge fan, but you changed my mind with this recipe! I see myself making this oatmeal recipe on a regular basis!
I wasn’t a huge fan of oatmeal for a while! Growing up it was always so mushy and watery. Once I started baking it my feeling around oatmeal changed! Hope you like the recipe!
I literally make oatmeal for breakfast every morning. I’m so glad I found this recipe for those busy mornings when I don’t have time.
Hi Barry! I am glad you like. This baked oatmeal is def perfect for meal prep so you have an easier morning!
This recipe is right on time as I was recently diagnosed with a gluten intolerance and was told by a Naturopath to eat more oatmeal. Thank you!
You are very welcome! I hope your transition into a gluten-free lifestyle is easy! Enjoy the recipe 🙂
This looks is the perfect brunch meal! Low effort and so healthy.
Thanks Maya! I love a good meal you can just throw together and know it’ll taste great!
This is the perfect recipe for lazy fall mornings.
Indeed! With a nice cup of coffee, right!