Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal

Yield: 6-8 servings

1 1/2 cups rolled oats

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp cinnamon

2/3 cups almond milk (or sub any kind of milk)

1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce

1 tbsp maple syrup

1 egg

1 small apple, peeled, cored, and chopped into small chunks

1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Line an 8x8 inch square pan with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, combine oats, baking powder, and cinnamon. Stir to combine.

3. In a separate bowl, combine milk, applesauce, maple syrup, and egg, and whisk lightly to combine.

4. Pour the milk mixture into the oat mixture and stir gently until well combined. Let the oats soak up the wet ingredients while you prepare the apple.

5. Add in the apple and gently stir to combine.

6. Pour mixture into the prepared pan and smooth into a level layer.

7. Bake for 15 minutes, until the milk is absorbed and it feels slightly firm to the touch.

8. Leave to cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes.

10. Baked oatmeal can be served cold or re-heated in the oven or microwave. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days or freeze for 3 months (warm up in microwave for 30 seconds). Can also be baked as mini-muffins.

https://feedingtinybellies.com/cinnamon-apple-oatmeal-bites/

Apple Tahini Caramel Oatmeal

Servings: 2-3

2 cups water

1 cup rolled oats

pinch salt

1 tbsp butter (or coconut oil)

1-2 apples, diced into 1-cm pieces

3 tbsp maple syrup

1 tbsp tahini

1 tsp vanilla extract

optional: 2-3 tbsp hemp seeds

cinnamon, to taste

1/4 cup pecans or walnuts, chopped

1. Bring water to a boil in a small pot. Add oats and a pinch of salt and turn down to medium low. Cover and simmer until oats reach desired consistency, about 8-10 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, heat butter in a medium nonstick pan over medium heat. Add apples and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Apples should be warm and just starting to soften.

3. Add the maple syrup, tahini, vanilla, and a pinch of salt to the apples. Stir and let bubble for 2 to 3 minutes until the caramel thickens and darkens a little bit.

4. When the oatmeal is done, stir in hemp hearts if using and cinnamon.

5. Portion oatmeal into 2 or 3 bowls. Top with caramel apples, cinnamon, and chopped nuts.

https://desireerd.com/vegan-apple-pie-oatmeal/