Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal is a healthy breakfast option that is super easy to make! Simply combine all the ingredients in a baking dish and bake! It is perfect for a hearty fall breakfast and the perfect meal prep option. This recipe is vegan, gluten-free, and filled with warm, delicious cinnamon apples in every bite!  

If you love baked oatmeal, you’ll want to check out our Baked Pumpkin Oatmeal or Blueberry Baked Oatmeal next!

A dish of apple cinnamon baked oatmeal alongside a palate with a smaller portion and scattered apples.

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This Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal has quickly become one of my favorite go-to breakfast meals. I usually make it on my meal prep Sundays and enjoy it throughout the week. Baked Oatmeal is perfect for meal prep because it takes the guesswork out of what I will be having for breakfast each morning. This recipe created 8 servings that I can easily warm up for breakfast!

A dish full of apple baked oatmeal

Why You Will Love This Easy Baked Oatmeal Recipe:

  • This recipe provides 8 servings of hearty, filling baked oatmeal for breakfast
  • It is filled with warm fall flavors and delicious apples.
  • It’s packed with protein, fiber, and antioxidants from clean, nutrient-dense ingredients.
  • Save yourself time! You can make this once and have breakfast ready for the rest of the week!
  • It’s gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and naturally sweetened!
apple baked oatmeal before baking vegan

Ingredients Needed To Make This Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal

  • 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.
  • Coconut Oil: Feel free to use coconut oil or any neutral-tasting oil, like avocado oil.
  • Applesauce: Unsweetened applesauce helps bind the ingredients and helps give this baked apple oatmeal its signature flavor.
  • Non-Dairy Milk – Use whichever non-dairy milk you prefer. You can even make your own Homemade Oat Milk. 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, but you can also add sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, walnuts, sliced almonds, or keep it nut-free!
oatmeal before baking in oven gluten free vegan

How To Make Baked Apple Oatmeal

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. 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.)
  3. 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!

You can prepare this Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal in an oven-safe dish for a hassle-free cleanup! One-pot baking, I mean what’s not to love?! It is less messy and less to clean up!

How to store your baked apple cinnamon oatmeal

This baked oatmeal stores well if kept in an airtight container and placed in the fridge. You can enjoy this baked oatmeal for up to five days! When you are ready to eat it, simply warm it up in the microwave for 30 to 60 seconds.

What to eat with this Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal

You absolutely must drizzle almond butter or peanut butter on this Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal –it’s simply delicious! Here are a few more topping ideas:

baked oatmeal with apples

I hope you enjoy this Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal Recipe!

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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!  
5 from 21 votes
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Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American, Gluten-Free, Healthy Options, Vegan
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 278kcal

Ingredients

  • 2.5 cups Rolled Oats (ensure gluten-free if necessary)
  • 2 tbsp Ground Flaxseed
  • 2 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 cup Applesauce
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/4 tsp Sea Salt
  • 1 tbsp Coconut Oil, melted
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup
  • 2 cups Non-Dairy Milk (I like using Almond Milk)
  • 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)

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

This healthy apple cinnamon baked oatmeal stores well if kept in an airtight container and placed in the fridge. You can enjoy this baked oatmeal for up to five days! When you are ready to eat it, simply warm it up in the microwave for less than a minute!

Nutrition

Calories: 278kcal

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34 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    I love how you talk about being intentional about how you start your day. I feel the exact same way! This recipe was delicious and I will definitely be incorporating it into more of my mornings !

  2. 5 stars
    My kiddos favorite oatmeal is apple-cinnamon and they were so excited when they woke up this morning to see I’d made this recipe. So, THANKS! From the Wonder Twins!

  3. 5 stars
    I’m so happy I came across this recipe! We were looking for something to make ahead for these busy mornings. This oatmeal is delicious, and perfect to make and reheat.

  4. 5 stars
    This was so easy to make! I’ve been doing baked oatmeal for years but loved your addition of ground flaxseed. Will be making it this way again.

  5. 5 stars
    I am so happy I found this recipe! I have the opportunity problem than you, I am not a morning person at all! I can barely get myself ready to alone eat a nutritious breakfast! This was perfect for making ahead and hasting up quickly in the morning! Thank you for sharing!!

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