This Vegan Apple Pie Baked Oatmeal features a layer of baked oatmeal with crunchy nuts, chia seeds, and warming spices topped with delicious homemade apple pie filling. Plenty of cinnamon and some maple syrup for sweetness make this baked oatmeal perfect for a cozy morning. Vegan Glutenfree, can be made without Nuts.
Apple Pie meets Baked Oatmeal! A warm, comforting way to start the day, especially served warm topped with a dollop of vegan yogurt or coconut whip and paired with a hot cup of fresh-brewed coffee. A nice change from your regular bowl of oatmeal. It’s so satisfying to eat a slice of baked oatmeal – hearty enough to be breakfast all on its own but is also a delightful afternoon snack and a perfect addition to any brunch spread.
I’m all about those dessert-for-breakfast creations these days. Have you checked out my Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal? AndCarrot Cake Baked Oatmeal! So delicious! The texture of the baked oatmeal is like moist oat bars witb all the flavor from the spices and texture from nuts and seeds!
The best thing about this recipe? The aroma of the vegan apple pie baked oatmeal wafting through your house as it bakes – it is absolutely heavenly!
This vegan apple pie baked oatmeal has the warm cinnamon-scented apple pie filling goodness of your favorite Thanksgiving dessert, but instead of a pie crust, it is served on wholesome baked oatmeal. The oatmeal bake is made with rolled oats, pecans, coconut and sweetened only with maple syrup. This vegan oatmeal bake recipe is filled with fiber to keep you full until lunch.
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Apple pie anything just brings joy and I was so excited to turn this All American dessert into a healthy wholesome breakfast recipe.
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Vegan Apple Pie Baked Oatmeal
Ingredients
- 2 cups (162 g) old fashioned oats
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 Tbsp chia seeds
- 1 ½ tsp apple pie spice or pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 Tbsp chopped pecans
- 1 Tbsp shredded coconut optional
- ¼ cup (80.5 g) maple syrup
- ⅓ cup (81.33 g) applesauce
- 1 cup (236.59 ml) warm non-dairy milk Light coconut, almond or oat milk work great
Optional add-ins:
- 3-4 Tbsp chopped dates or raisins
For the apple pie layer:
- 1 sweet apple peeled and chopped small
- 1 Tbsp maple syrup
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 Tbsp chopped pecans or other nuts/seeds of choice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉
- Lightly grease your baking dish (9” x 9” or similar size baking dish) and add in all of the dry ingredients upto coconut and mix well.
- Add in applesauce, maple syrup and milk - mix well and even it out
- Let this mixture sit for 15 mins so that the oats can soak up some liquid. Meanwhile, make your apple pie layer.
- In a bowl add the apples, maple syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon and pecans and toss well to coat.
- Drop this mixture over the oatmeal and spread evenly.
- Place it in the oven and bake for 35-40 mins. Check if the apples are done to preference else bake for another 5-10
- Remove the pan from the oven and brush a bit of maple syrup on the top to prevent the apples from drying out.
- Cool for 15 mins then slice and serve.Serve with vegan yogurt, coconut cream, maple syrup or with some milk.
Notes
- You can store this unbaked in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and then bake when needed.
- The baked oatmeal can be stored in a closed container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- To reheat you can microwave it or put it in the oven for 10 mins or so.
- You can use sub the oats for other grain flakes such as quinoa flakes or rice flakes.
- To double the recipe you can double everything, if it seems like there’s too much liquid just add a few more Tbsp of oats and bake in a slightly larger pan for up to 45 mins or until the apples are done to preference.
- It's best to use a stoneware or ceramic baking dish so that the edges don’t get brown and chewy.
Nutrition
Ingredients for making Apple Pie Baked Oatmeal:
- The base of the baked oatmeal is old-fashioned oats to which we add some chia seeds, pecans and coconut for crunch and texture.
- We also mix in some baking powder for the perfect cakey texture.
- Apple pie spice or pumpkin pie spice up the cozy. You can use store-bought or make your own apple pie spice by mixing 1 1/2 teaspoons of cinnamon with 3/4 teaspoons of nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon of allspice, and 1/4 teaspoon of cardamom.
- Salt is an important ingredient for all oatmeal bakes and porridges. Don’t skip it!
- Maple syrup adds some nutty sweetness to the oatmeal bake
- Instead of eggs, we add some applesauce as a binding agent. Mashed/pureed fruit helps to give this baked oatmeal a muffin-like texture and some moisture. You can either use store-bought unsweetened apple sauce or make your own applesauce by pureeing cooked or canned apples.
- Before baking, we soak the oats in some non-dairy milk – use coconut, almond or oat milk.
- For the apple pie layer, we toss some apple chunks with cinnamon, brown sugar, and maple syrup. I also add in some more nuts.
Tips & Substitutions:
- You can use sub the oats for other grain flakes such as quinoa flakes or rice flakes.
- To double the recipe you can double everything, if it seems like there’s too much liquid just add a few more Tbsp of oats and bake in a slightly larger pan for up to 45 mins or until the apples are done to preference.
- For this vegan baked oatmeal, use stoneware or a ceramic baking dish so that the edges don’t get brown and chewy.
- You can add some raisins, chopped dates or cranberries to the oatmeal bake if you’re a fan.
How to Make Apple Pie Baked Oatmeal:
How to serve Apple Pie Baked Oatmeal
How to store Vegan Baked Oatmeal and can I make it ahead of time?
You can store this unbaked in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and then bake when needed. The baked oatmeal can be stored in a closed container in the fridge for up to 4 days. To reheat you can microwave it or put it in the oven for 10 mins or so.
Karen
This was amazing! I felt like I was eating dessert for breakfast. Yummy!
A few changes I made was not to add any maple syrup in the oat mixture but added extra applesauce to make up the difference. I also did not add brown sugar to the apple mixture. Will be making this on the regular!
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yay! thank you! don’t forget to rate it!
Lynda
Oh M Gee!!!! Just made this and it is sooo delicious!!! Super easy and comforting.
I used walnuts because I didn’t have Pecans. I will do that again. This recipe is definitely going in my breakfast rotation! It tastes just like apple pie not your average oatmeal recipe!
Thank you Vegan Richa!!!
Anna
It’s easy and fast to make and really delicious 😍
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Thank you Anna 🙏
Darlene
I made the Apple Pie Baked Oatmeal a few days ago. My husband & I both loved it; very satisfying & delicious. The flavors complimented each other & the spices added a nice warmth. I added cubed Medjool Dates & this gave it a wonderful caramel flavor. I will definitely be making this recipe again soon. Thank you 😃
Vegan Richa Support
sounds lovely
Melissa
I didn’t have enough apples for applesauce and the topping, so I substituted pumpkin purée for applesauce and the recipe was delicious!
Sheryl Brownyard
Amazing apple pie baked oatmeal !!!! This recipe is delicious! First time I tried an oatmeal bake recipe and, after making several other oatmeal bake recipes, is the favorite at my house. My finicky 16-yr old daughter has never eaten oatmeal as cereal but loves this recipe so much she is now eating oatmeal regularly in this form ! It’s a mom-win in my book. Thanks so much Richa !!
Vegan Richa Support
so good to hear. baked oatmeal for the win
Meg
Made this for breakfast this week but decided to have a nibble for dessert with a little lemon coconut milk ice cream, a la mode style. Scrumptious. Didn’t use any sugar in the oat base, and just a tablespoon of brown sugar in the apple topping. Suits my taste and will reheat perfectly with a splash of vanilla unsweetened nondairy milk.
deirdre
Ok without the nuts/seeds
Rebecca
I skipped the maple syrup and sugar and baked it with a lid so that the apples wouldn’t dry out without that moisture. It was excellent!
Richa
Awesome
BWeaves
I’ve been trying to find recipes to use all the chia seeds I bought, and I love oatmeal and apples.
Slightly unrelated question. Instead of brown sugar, I used jaggery. I opened a brand new package of jaggery and it smelled sour. It tasted sweet, but smelled sour. Is this normal? Or did I get a bad batch? I used it because I can’t imagine sugar going bad.
It’s in the oven right now, so I’ll update how it turned out.
BWeaves
P.S. It’s delicious!!!! Definitely a repeater. Now I have to look up your banana bread baked oatmeal and the carrot cake baked oatmeal recipes.
But I’m still curious what you think about the jaggery. I’m not Indian, so I’m not sure what it’s supposed to be smell like.
lina
In the oven now and it tastes great!!
Doris
Looks wonderful! Would I be able to use monkfruit “maple” syrup instead of regular maple syrup for lower sugar, but with the same results?
Vegan Richa Support
thank you! yes that syrup remains stable at high temperatures, and can be used in baked goods.
Rex Taylor
Only five stars? This one deserves 10!
And I’m making the carrot cake tonight.
Can’t wait.
Rex Taylor
This was absolutely the best vegan dessert recipe I have tried in my five year vegan lifestyle and I’ve tried plenty. The no oil recipes are always too dry and the others that are moist are too high in calories. This was the best! Moist, sweet, tasty and healthy. My goodness just look at the recipe list. What is not to like for body, mind and soul. The only down side is I couldn’t stop eating it and my no vegan family loved it too.
Thank you, thank you. Finally a dessert to love.
Vegan Richa Support
wow!!! 5 years – thank you so much. that’s great. feel free to leave a rating if you like
Misrii
Hi There,
New post . You have described the method of making it in a very simple way. and I will definitely try this recipe. The way you have decorated them is also very beautiful.
Thanks for sharing.”
Vegan Richa Support
Thanks for the kind review!
Kelly
This was very good, healthy too! I also kept the skin on the apple and otherwise followed the recipe completely. Thanks for another yummy recipe, Richa!
Pamela Hermann
This looks amazing! I see the recipe calls for one apple but the photo with chopped apples appears to be more than 2. Could you please clarify?
Vegan Richa Support
thanks! You read right – it is actually 1 med-large apple chopped small or 2 small
Georgina Bodnar
Can I use regular milk? Would love to make this!
Dee
Easy and delicious! Will make again…and again. Dee
Richa
Thanks!
Dawn
I love this recipe! It’s hearty and satisfying. A great Sunday brunch dish. Will definitely be baking it again.
Vegan Richa Support
it will be a hit! thanks
Dee
Ok without the nuts/seeds ?
Richa
Yes omit them
Barb
Just made this! It is very yummy and filling. I didn’t peel my apples; figured there’d be even more fiber with the skin on, and instead of the brown sugar in the topping I added just an 1/8 tsp. of pure monkfruit sweetener. I served it with a little almond milk poured on top. Will enjoy eating this for the next few days and looking forward to trying more of your baked oatmeal recipes as well.
Richa
Awesome!