Name: Vegan Baked Oatmeal
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 2 cups old-fashioned oats; 5 TB brown sugar; 4 TB white sugar; 1 tsp baking powder; 2 tsp cinnamon; 1/2 tsp salt; 3 TB melted vegan butter; 2 flax eggs; 1 3/4 cup oat milk; 1.5 tsp vanilla extract; 2 apples (chopped small); 1/2 cup walnuts or pecan (chopped (optional))

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This easy vegan baked oatmeal is a delicious breakfast with warm spices and apples. It's made with simple ingredients and full of flavor. Perfect for the next time you're wondering what to make for breakfast.

These baked oats are great when you want something easy but impressive. You can eat this as is or put some fantastic toppings on it.

This can be used as a meal prep breakfast. Bake it up, cut it into individual portions like oatmeal squares, and store it in an airtight container for a quick breakfast for the whole family.

I love finding new ways to eat oatmeal. It's such a powerhouse food and tastes so delicious in so many things.

I love all the new oat-related products coming out. My kids get tired of a bowl of oatmeal, so sometimes I like to switch it up and make these baked oats.

It's an easy recipe to throw together, and they love it.

This recipe is very versatile. If you want to add or take out mix-ins, feel free to do it. This would taste great in a chocolate peanut butter version or banana peanut butter.

The possibilities are endless.

Easy Vegan Baked Oatmeal Recipe Q&A

Can I cut the sugar down or make it refined sugar-free?

Yes, if this is too sweet or if you want more of a healthy baked oatmeal, you can use one ripe banana (mashed banana) and a couple of tablespoons of pure maple syrup. If it isn't sweet enough after baking, add some more maple syrup to the top.

Can I use quick oats?

I have only made this recipe using old fashion oats or rolled oats, and I would only use those because I think the instant oats are too soft for this recipe.

What's the best dairy-free milk to use?

I prefer a thicker non-dairy milk for this recipe, but you can use any of them like; oat milk, soy milk, almond milk, coconut milk, or whichever you have on hand.

Can I use this as a make-ahead breakfast?

I would place everything in the 8x8 pan but the non-dairy milk. I would do that the morning of when you bake the recipe.

Otherwise, you will end up with a giant thing of overnight oats instead of baked oatmeal.

This makes for a very easy breakfast whether you make it ahead or do it the morning of.

Can I use coconut oil instead of vegan butter?

Yes, if you prefer, you can use melted coconut oil instead. I like the vegan butter flavor better, but both will work.

What ingredients do I need for this easy vegan baked oatmeal recipe?

Check out the recipe card at the bottom of this post for the full recipe.

old-fashioned oats
brown sugar
white sugar
baking powder
cinnamon
salt
melted vegan butter
flax eggs ( 2 Tb ground flaxseed with 4 TB water)
oat milk
vanilla extract
apples, chopped small
walnuts or pecan, chopped (optional)

How do you make this vegan oatmeal bake recipe?

Pre-heat your oven to 400 degrees, grease an 8x8 pan and set it aside.

Take a small bowl or cup and make your flax egg. Combining 2 TB flax meal with 4 TB water, stir, and let sit.

Take a medium mixing bowl and combine your dry ingredients; oats, brown sugar, white sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt, and stir until well combined.

Now add your wet ingredients; oat milk, flax egg, vanilla, and melted vegan butter, and stir until well combined.

mixing the baked oatmeal ingredients together

Get your chopped apples and line them on the bottom of the prepared baking dish evenly as you can, then pour the oat mixture over the top of the apples.

apples layering the bottom of the pan for the oats — apples on the bottom

oat mixture precooked on top of the apples

Bake in the pre-heated oven for 30-40 minutes, checking at the 30-minute mark; it shouldn't be jiggly.

How do you serve this brown sugar oatmeal bake?

This is best served warm but can also be served at room temperature.

You can eat it plain or with toppings.

Here are some topping ideas;

vegan chocolate chips
drizzle of nut butter (peanut butter, almond butter, whichever you like)
fresh fruit (like berries or banana slices)
chia seeds
drizzle of maple syrup
whatever you like on your oatmeal

How do you store leftovers?

It's best to store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

You can reheat or eat cold, whichever way you enjoy your oatmeal.

Can you freeze-baked oatmeal?

Let it come to room temperature before storing it in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months.

To serve again, let it come to room temperature, then heat up in the microwave and serve.

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Vegan Baked Oatmeal