Vegan Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal (Print version)

Wholesome baked oatmeal cups with apples and cinnamon, perfect for a quick vegan breakfast or snack.

# What You Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups rolled oats
02 - 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
03 - ½ teaspoon baking powder
04 - ¼ teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 1¼ cups unsweetened almond milk
06 - ¼ cup pure maple syrup
07 - 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
10 - 5 tablespoons water

→ Fruit

11 - 1½ cups diced apples, about 2 medium apples

→ Optional Add-Ins

12 - ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
13 - 2 tablespoons raisins

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners.
02 - In a small bowl, combine ground flaxseed and water. Stir well and set aside for 5 minutes to thicken.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together rolled oats, ground cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
04 - In another bowl, whisk together almond milk, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and the prepared flax egg until smooth.
05 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
06 - Fold diced apples and any optional add-ins such as nuts or raisins into the batter.
07 - Divide the mixture evenly among the 12 muffin cups, pressing down gently to compact.
08 - Bake for 25 to 28 minutes, or until firm and golden on top.
09 - Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to prepare in just 35 minutes
  • Perfectly portioned for grab-and-go breakfasts
  • Naturally sweetened with maple syrup and apples
  • Completely plant-based and allergy-friendly
  • Customizable with your favorite add-ins
  • Freezer-friendly for meal prep
02 -
  • Don't overmix the batter to keep the oatmeal cups tender
  • For extra apple flavor, try using half tart (Granny Smith) and half sweet (Gala or Honeycrisp) apples
  • Line your muffin tin with parchment paper liners for easy removal and cleanup
  • Allow the cups to cool completely before storing to prevent sogginess
  • For a special touch, drizzle with almond butter before serving
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