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    Home » Breakfast Recipes

    Lemon & Poppy Seed Vegan Baked Oatmeal – Healthy

    Published: May 17, 2020 by Richa 31 Comments

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    For a Healthy Baked Oatmeal Recipe that tastes like a lemon and poppy seed muffin, look no further than this gluten-free and vegan Lemon Poppy Seed Oatmeal. Jump to Recipe

    side view of a serving of baked lemon poppy seed baked oatmeal

    This Healthy Vegan Baked Oatmeal is a comforting and cozy start to the day – and guess what? It tastes like a Lemon and Poppy Seed Muffin. The type of muffin that reminds us of road trips, picnics, bake sales, and all kinds of light-hearted springtime fun, or is that just me?

    I used to be all about that bowl of steaming porridge oats in the morning….. lol nope that was not me, I never liked oats! Until I discovered the beauty of baked oatmeal. Since I started making baked oatmeal, I’ve fallen in love with the cakey texture and I LOVE  how you can make a big casserole dish in advance and portion it out for a healthy vegan breakfast all week long.

    Plus you get to play around with so many fun and seasonal flavor options.  Have you tried my PB&J Baked Oatmeal, my Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal or Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal. Bookmark them, oatmeal lovers, and thank me later.

    Anyways, this is a one-casserole recipe and it is super simple to make – even on a weekday, though I like to prepare it on Sundays to take the edge off Monday mornings! It takes just minutes to put together. Then bake, slice, and serve warm or cold!
    overhead shot of a square of healthy vegan baked poppyseed lemon oatmeal topped with coconut whipped cream

    side view of a serving of baked lemon poppy seed baked oatmeal
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    5 from 10 votes

    Lemon Poppy Seed Vegan Baked Oatmeal 

    For a Vegan Baked Oatmeal Recipe that tastes like a lemon and poppy seed muffin, look no further than this gluten-free and vegan Lemon Poppy Seed Oatmeal.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time35 mins
    Cooling10 mins
    Total Time50 mins
    Course: Breakfast, brunch, Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine: American, Vegan
    Keyword: baked oatmeal recipe, healthy baked oatmeal, vegan baked oatmeal
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 154kcal
    Author: Vegan Richa

    Ingredients

    • 1.5 cups (120 g) old fashioned oats
    • 1 tsp baking powder
    • 1/8 tsp salt
    • 2 tsp chia seeds
    • 1 tbsp poppy seeds
    • 1 tbsp shredded coconut
    • 1 cup (240 ml) warm non-dairy milk such as almond, oat, soy or light coconut
    • 1/4 cup (60 g) apple sauce
    • 1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice
    • Zest of 1 lemon
    • 3 tbsp (50 ml) maple syrup
    • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract optional

    Instructions

    • In a 9x9, 7x11 or similar baking dish, add the oats, baking powder, salt, chia seeds, poppy seeds and coconut and mix well
    • Add the rest of the ingredients and mix until well combined. Even the mixture out with a spatula. Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes for the oats to absorb some of the liquid
    • Bake at 350F (180C) for 35 -40 minutes or until golden on the edges
    • Let it cool for 10 mins and then slice and serve with maple syrup or whipped coconut cream and fruits or berries.

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    Notes

    • Top the baked oatmeal with nuts or spices, and serve with maple syrup or whipped coconut cream.
    • This recipe would probably also work with mashed banana instead of apple sauce 
    • You can reheat the refrigerated oatmeal in a microwave or in the oven for 10 mins or so to crisp it up.
    • To substitute the oats, you can use other grain flakes such as quinoa or rice flakes. 
    • To Double: Double the ingredients. If you suspect the mixture has too much liquid, add a few tbsp more rolled oats. Bake in a 9 by 13-inch pan for 40 to 45 mins.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Lemon Poppy Seed Vegan Baked Oatmeal 
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 154 Calories from Fat 36
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 4g6%
    Saturated Fat 1g6%
    Sodium 71mg3%
    Potassium 208mg6%
    Carbohydrates 27g9%
    Fiber 3g13%
    Sugar 11g12%
    Protein 4g8%
    Vitamin A 82IU2%
    Vitamin C 1mg1%
    Calcium 138mg14%
    Iron 2mg11%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Sweetness and lemon flavor are customizable so go as hard on the maple or the lemon zest as you see fit. The beauty of vegan baking is that you can always taste the batter before baking because there aren’t many “unsafe” ingredients that you cannot eat raw.

    To make this baked oatmeal recipe even better, it can also be made in advance then portioned into individual bags or containers for a quick breakfast. This is a lifesaver on Monday mornings!

    overhead shot of ingredients needed for making vegan baked oatmeal

    Ingredients:

    • old fashioned rolled oats work best for baked oatmeals. They cook faster than steel-cut oats, absorb more liquid, and hold their shape well during cooking.
    • baking powder for leavening.
    • chia seeds add healthy omega-3 and some binding. You can also use flaxseed meal.
    • poppy seeds – You find them in the bulk section of your grocery store.
    • shredded coconut for some extra moisture.
    • non-dairy milk such as almond, oat, soy, or light coconut.
    • apple sauce – mashed/pureed fruit help 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.
    • lemon juice and/or zest for that zing.
    • maple syrup for some additional sweetness. While the applesauce adds some natural sweetness, I usually add maple syrup to the batter. Everyone’s palate is different, so I recommend you taste the oatmeal batter before baking.

     

    Tips and Substitutions:

    • Top the healthy baked oatmeal with nuts or spices, and serve with maple syrup or whipped coconut cream.
    • This recipe would probably also work with mashed banana instead of apple sauce but there will be a bit of the flavor
    • You can reheat the refrigerated oatmeal in a microwave or in the oven for 10 mins or so to crisp it up.
    • To substitute the oats, you can use other grain flakes such as quinoa or rice.
    • To Double: Double the ingredients. If you suspect the mixture has too much liquid, add a few tbsp more rolled oats. Bake in a 9 by 13-inch pan for 40 to 45 mins.

    How to make Healthy Lemon & Poppyseed Vegan Baked Oatmeal

    overhead shot of a casserole dish filled with rolled oats and chia seeds


    In a 9×9 or 7×11 or similar baking dish, add the oats, baking powder, salt, chia seeds, poppy seeds, and coconut and mix well

    rolled oats and chia seeds being mixed with plant based milk to make baked oatmeal

    Add the rest of the ingredients and mix until well combined. Even the mixture out with a spatula.

    overhead shot of freshly baked vegan baked poppyseed and lemon oatmeal in a white casserole dish

    Bake at 350F (180C) for 35 -40 minutes or until golden on the edges. The oatmeal should be lightly browned, slightly crisp on top and around the edges. A knife inserted will come out mostly clean with wet crumbs.

    Let it cool for 10 mins to allow for clean slices, and then cut into squares and serve with maple syrup or whipped coconut cream and fruits or berries.

    How to store Baked Oatmeal?

    To store this vegan baked oatmeal, let the oatmeal cool completely and then cut or scoop into portions. You can refrigerate it for up to 4 days, or freeze individually wrapped squares for up to a month.

     

    MORE OATMEAL OPTIONS

    • Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal GF
    • Peanut butter and Jelly Baked Oatmeal. GF
    • Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal No Oil GF
    • Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal GF
    • Samoa Cookie Overnight Oats with date caramel GF
    • Golden Steel cut Oats GF
    • Savory Spiced Oats Hash GF

      

     

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    1. amy smith-faczan

      July 15, 2020 at 3:58 am

      5 stars
      I’ve made this 3x and I reduced the maple syrup and added a cup of frozen blueberries! Delicious and we love this for breakfast!

      Reply
    2. Ruthie Lamb

      July 04, 2020 at 11:10 am

      5 stars
      Love this recipe. It’s great to bake, wrap up and take for breakfast or packed lunches. Really tasty, nom nom.

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        July 05, 2020 at 5:02 pm

        good idea!! haha, thanks Ruthie =)

        Reply
    3. Gwen

      June 13, 2020 at 4:54 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious! My husband, who hates oatmeal, loved it too! He went back, not just for seconds, but thirds!

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        June 13, 2020 at 7:27 pm

        what?!?!?! wow – another converted oatmeal fan !!WIN!!

        Reply
    4. Scarlet

      June 03, 2020 at 6:56 am

      This dairy free lemon poppy seed baked oatmeal sounds so good! I can’t wait to try it!

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        June 03, 2020 at 12:47 pm

        Awesome

        Reply
    5. amelia sasso

      May 27, 2020 at 8:11 am

      I love it. Looks delicious! We also love baked oatmeal.

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        May 27, 2020 at 7:27 pm

        great minds think alike!

        Reply
    6. Pooja

      May 26, 2020 at 11:27 pm

      It’s so yummy … I had made it for breakfast and tasted great that I became addicted to it … Thanks for sharing this recipe …:)

      Reply
    7. Paige

      May 26, 2020 at 8:16 pm

      5 stars
      Smells incredible while baking, and tastes amazing! I served it with coconut whip on top. Delicious!

      Reply
    8. Michelle Angelini

      May 23, 2020 at 5:04 pm

      5 stars
      I made this recipe today and loved it. For once I had all the ingredients needed. I tried a bit of vanilla yogurt on top. It was okay, but next time I’ll try the maple syrup.

      Reply
      • Richa

        May 23, 2020 at 6:03 pm

        Awesome

        Reply
    9. Sandy

      May 20, 2020 at 6:54 am

      5 stars
      I tried this recipe the other day to see if it would be suitable as breakfast on a camping trip and it did not disappoint. Warm with a little maple syrup, it was divine. Thank you so much for simplifying our camping experience with this healthy breakfast recipe.

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        May 21, 2020 at 2:58 pm

        Maple syrup sounds like a delicious addition! Glad you enjoyed this!

        Reply
    10. Genesis Ron

      May 19, 2020 at 9:34 am

      5 stars
      Good to know that works too! It was perfect the first time. I learn so much from you as well! Wow great post.

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        May 19, 2020 at 10:28 am

        Thank you for stopping by!

        Reply
    11. Efrat

      May 19, 2020 at 1:11 am

      Hi Richa,
      Looks great!
      The poppy seeds should be grounded or whole?
      Efrat

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        May 19, 2020 at 1:27 pm

        I would leave them whole – they are tiny to begin with and there’s only 1 tablespoon. you could grind them with a mortar and pestle if you want to. either way is fine – it’s your preference.

        Reply
    12. Maneesha

      May 18, 2020 at 1:39 pm

      Wow this looks great, Richa! Do you have any recommendations/substitutions if we don’t have poppy seeds?

      Reply
      • Richa

        May 18, 2020 at 7:34 pm

        More chia seeds if you like or omit

        Reply
        • Tracy Henry

          May 18, 2020 at 8:24 pm

          The poppy seeds and a bit more lemon zest was just perfect for me. If you can get some poppy seeds it really paired well with the lemon. 🙂

          Reply
    13. Tracy Henry

      May 18, 2020 at 12:57 pm

      5 stars
      This was so delicious!!!! And so easy to prepare thank you for sharing!

      Reply
      • Richa

        May 18, 2020 at 7:35 pm

        Awesome

        Reply
    14. Linnea

      May 18, 2020 at 10:00 am

      5 stars
      We just ate this for breakfast and it was soooo delicious! Thanks, again!

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        May 18, 2020 at 12:38 pm

        You’re welcome! twists on the classics

        Reply
    15. Chris

      May 18, 2020 at 9:59 am

      I cannot wait to try this! I am addicted to the carrot cake baked oatmeal and make it once a week! Now this, yum!!!! Could this be my new addiction?

      Thanks Richa,
      Chris-

      Reply
      • Richa

        May 18, 2020 at 7:36 pm

        Let me know!

        Reply
        • Chris

          May 29, 2020 at 9:47 am

          5 stars
          OMG, this was unbelievably delicious! I am a huge fan of the carrot cake baked oatmeal and make it weekly, but this one is also out of this world. I simply love my oats baked!!!!

          I added a cup of fresh blueberries which took it over the top!

          Thanks for yet another killer recipe 🙂

          Reply
    16. Sue

      May 17, 2020 at 5:54 am

      Looks delicious! We also love baked oatmeal. Thanks Richa for keeping the recipes coming.

      Reply
      • Richa

        May 18, 2020 at 7:35 pm

        ❤️❤️❤️

        Reply

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