Vegan Apple Protein Oatmeal

Vegan baked apple protein oatmeal in a glass baking dish, filled with rolled oats, chopped apples, walnuts, and warm cinnamon. This gluten-free baked oatmeal makes a hearty breakfast with protein and fiber.

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This Vegan Apple Protein Oatmeal is a delicious, healthy breakfast made with hearty oats, sweet apples, and 10 grams of protein per serving.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Breakfast, brunch, Main Course, main dish, meatless, vegetarian

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Servings: servings

Calories: 221kcal

Author: Lauren Kelly

Ingredients

¾ cup unsweetened apple sauce
¼ cup maple syrup I used sugar free maple syrup
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1½ teaspoons cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
1¾ cup unsweetened almond milk
½ cup plain Greek yogurt
½ cup plain or vanilla protein powder
6 tablespoons chia seeds
2 teaspoons baking powder
3 cups rolled oats I used gluten free oats
2 small apples peeled and sliced
¾ cup chopped walnuts or pecans, optional

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a medium (8 cup/2L capacity) baking dish. A narrower dish with higher sides is preferred for even moisture retention.
In a large bowl, combine apple sauce, maple syrup, Greek yogurt, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Use a hand-held electric mixer or a whisk to beat everything together until smooth.
Beat in the almond milk. Stir in the chia seeds and allow to sit for 5-10 minutes to thicken.
Peel and slice the apples into ¼ inch thick slices.
Fold in the oats, protein powder and baking powder until everything is evenly distributed.
Fold in the walnuts (or pecans, if you are using) and sliced apples (optional: reserve some to sprinkle on the top).
Pour into prepared baking dish. Top with any reserved apple slices and walnuts if desired.
Bake for 30-35 minutes until edges are just beginning to turn golden and the center is set and not wet.
Remove from oven an allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.
Serve with maple syrup, sliced fruit, Greek yogurt or drizzle with almond butter or another nut butter.

Notes

This tastes best when served the same day.

Store covered in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat, covered, in the microwave for 1 minute or in the oven at 350°F/175C with a splash of water in the pan to restore moisture.

To store in the freezer: Place in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

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