Apple Walnut Baked Oatmeal

READY FOR A WARM & COZY FALL BREAKFAST?

Apples are the unsung heroes of fall in my opinion — move over pumpkin! Apples are natures way of keeping us happy & healthy when the weather turns down 30 degrees!

Another fall staple in my book — oatmeal. As soon as the weather starts to change, the colors turn on the leaves & that Colorado snow starts to sprinkle in, I automatically switch out my summer smoothies for a healthy, warming bowl of oatmeal! Not that I don’t whip up a good green smoothie every now & then, but there is something about a warm oatmeal dish that really gets me in the spirit of fall, warms me up from the inside out & keeps me full long into this morning!

Oatmeal is pretty quick to make even on a busy work day, but a little bit of prep (& the extra 10 minutes of sleep that comes with it) never hurt anybody! So I put together this deliciously simple, cozy, satisfying oatmeal bake that will warm your home & your belly on these cold mornings.

This Apple Walnut Baked Oatmeal is only 8 ingredients, gluten and dairy-free & ready in 30 minutes!

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Apple Walnut Baked Oatmeal

Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 20 min
Servings: 6 servings

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 1/2 c quick oats

  • 1/2 c gluten-free all purpose flour (I used Bob’s Red Mill)

  • 3 scoops vanilla protein powder

  • 1 Tbsp. ground cinnamon

  • 1/4 c maple syrup

  • 1 1/2 c unsweetened milk of choice (I used almond milk)

  • 3 medium autumn gold apples

  • 3/4 c walnuts, chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 deg. F.

  2. In a medium mixing bowl, add oats, flour, protein powder, cinnamon, maple syrup, and milk. Stir and allow to set for 5 minutes.

  3. While mixture is setting, wash the autumn gold apples, then dice into small pieces, removing the core, seeds, and stems.

  4. Fold diced apples & 1/2 c chopped walnuts into the oat mixture.

  5. Pour into a coconut oil greased (or parchment paper lined) 9x9 baking dish.

  6. Top with additional chopped walnuts. *Optional sprinkle of extra cinnamon if desired.

  7. Bake for 20 minutes until cooked through.

  8. Cut into 6 equal servings & either serve warm, or pack for breakfasts later in the week.

NUTRITION INFO (1 SERVING)

Calories: 356, Fat: 14g, Carbohydrates: 46g, Fiber: 7g, Sugar: 16.5g, Added Sugar: 9g, Protein: 16g

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SERVING RECOMMENDATIONS

  • Warm in the microwave before serving if you have saved it for later!

  • Pour a little coconut milk or almond milk over the top when serving if you prefer a less dense oatmeal dish.

  • Serve with yogurt if looking for an extra protein boost.

  • Serve as the breakfast before a holiday meal.

  • Pack into Tupperware & have a pre-prepped breakfast all week long!

xx,
mallory

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