Description
Delicious and wholesome Apple Cranberry Baked Oatmeal combines hearty rolled oats with sweet apples, tart cranberries, and warm spices for a comforting breakfast or snack. This dairy-free recipe is naturally sweetened with maple syrup and enhanced with almond butter and nuts for added texture and flavor.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups unsweetened almond milk (or other non-dairy milk)
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons almond butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder (or cornstarch)
Fruits and Nuts
- 1 sweet apple (e.g., Honeycrisp), chopped
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- ¼ cup chopped raw walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish or an 8×8-inch square dish to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and salt. Stir well to evenly distribute the spices and leavening agent.
- Prepare Wet Mixture: In another bowl, whisk together unsweetened almond milk, pure maple syrup, almond butter, vanilla extract, and arrowroot powder until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry oat mixture and stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined and the oats are fully coated.
- Add Fruits: Fold in the chopped apple and cranberries gently to ensure they are evenly distributed throughout the oatmeal mixture.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the combined oatmeal mixture into the prepared baking dish. If using, sprinkle the chopped raw walnuts evenly on top for added crunch.
- Bake: Bake the oatmeal in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the mixture is set.
- Serve: Remove from oven and let it cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm, optionally drizzled with extra maple syrup or a splash of almond milk.
Notes
- You can substitute almond milk with any other plant-based or dairy milk if preferred.
- Arrowroot powder helps to thicken the oatmeal; if unavailable, cornstarch works as a good alternative.
- For added texture and flavor, consider adding chopped nuts like pecans or almonds instead of walnuts.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days and reheated in the microwave or oven.
- This recipe is naturally dairy-free and vegan-friendly.
