I’m SO excited to share these Apple Pie Baked Oats with you! They’re so simple to make, naturally sweetened with apples and dates, and packed with wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, pecans, and walnuts. I know we all love the idea of cake for breakfast, and lately, we’ve also loved it as an afternoon snack! The protein vanilla icing only requires two ingredients and really takes it to the next level.
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Why I Love This Recipe
- Nutritient-dense: packed with wholesome ingredients.
- Easy to make: everything gets mixed into one bowl, and the oven does the rest of the work!
- Delicious: the sweet apples with a hint of cinnamon go perfectly with the creamy icing.
- Improves digestion: the combination of beta-glucan from the oats and pectins from the apple, two soluble fibers, is excellent for improving digestion and helps keep you regular.
- Perfect for Meal Prep: You can bake this once and enjoy it all week long, ensuring you always have a nourishing breakfast.
Ingredient Notes
- Rolled oats: Oats are packed with fiber (including beta-glucan) and help keep you full, with known benefits for cardiovascular health and lowering cholesterol levels. They also provide essential minerals like magnesium and zinc.
- Apples: A great source of fiber, apples add natural sweetness to the recipe.
- Medjool dates: Dates offer natural sweetness while also contributing to the fiber content. You can replace them with raisins or chopped dried apricots.
- Pecans and walnuts: These nuts provide healthy fats and protein, adding a nice crunch to the baked oats. Any nuts will work as a substitute, I recommend using a mix to give a wider variety of minerals.
- Protein icing: This adds a creamy, flavorful topping that not only tastes great but also boosts the protein content of the recipe. The protein powder you choose is key to the flavor—vanilla works perfectly here, adding a subtle sweetness without overpowering the other ingredients. This makes the icing both nutritious and delicious while helping to keep you fuller for longer.
How to Make This Recipe (Summary)
Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (180°C) fan-forced and preparing a loaf pan with baking paper. Create a flax egg by mixing ground flaxseed with warm water and letting it sit for 5 minutes. Shred the apples and combine the flax egg with cinnamon, baking powder, maple syrup, almond butter, and vanilla extract. Add the rolled oats, shredded apples, pecans, walnuts, and soy milk, and mix well. Transfer the mixture into the loaf pan and let it sit for 15 minutes before baking for 45 minutes. Once baked, allow it to cool before slicing.
Finally, prepare the protein icing by mixing the protein powder with soy yogurt and spread over the cooled baked oats. View recipe card below for detailed instructions.
Variations and Tips
- Gluten-Free Option: Use certified gluten-free oats to make this recipe completely gluten-free.
- Soy-Free Version: Replace soy milk with almond milk and soy yogurt with another diary-free yogurt (preferably high in protein) for a soy-free alternative.
- Extra Protein Boost: Add a scoop of protein powder directly into the baked oats mixture before baking for an even higher protein content.
- If you like this recipe, you’ll also love our Carrot Cake Baked Oats, Pumpkin Spice Baked Oats, or Apple Pie Overnight Oats.
Why You’ll Love These Apple Pie Baked Oats TLDR
- High-Protein
- Fiber-Packed
- Calcium-Rich
- Quick to Make
- Delicious & Nutritious
Apple Pie Baked Oats
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp (14 g) ground flaxseed
- 4 tbsp (60 ml) warm water
- 2 tsp (4 g) ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp (4.5 g) baking powder
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) maple syrup
- 2 tbsp (30 g) almond butter
- 2 tsp (10 ml) vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cups (295 ml) soy milk
- 2 cups (160 g) rolled oats
- 2 medium (350 g) apples - peeled and cored
- 4 medjool dates - pitted and chopped
- ¼ cup (25 g) pecans - chopped
- ¼ cup (30 g) walnuts - chopped
Protein Icing
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder - 30 g
- ¾ cup (180 g) soy yogurt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) fan-forced. Prepare a loaf pan by lining it with baking paper.
- In a small bowl, combine the ground flaxseed and warm water to create a flax egg. Let it set for about 5 minutes.
- Shred the apples using a food processor or grater.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flax egg, cinnamon, baking powder, maple syrup, almond butter, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Add the rolled oats, shredded apples, chopped pecans, walnuts, and milk. Mix until everything is well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly. Let it sit for 15 minutes.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
- Once baked, remove from the loaf pan and allow the baked oats to cool before slicing.
- In the meantime, prepare the protein icing by combining the protein powder and yogurt. Spread on the baked oats, and enjoy!
Per Serving
FAQ
Yes, it’s naturally gluten-free. Use certified gluten-free oats if needed.
Ground chia seeds can be substituted for the flax egg.
Yes, almond butter can be replaced with tahini or cashew butter.
Absolutely. You can use thick vanilla yogurt as icing instead.
They will keep for up to 5 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
You’re going to love this Apple Pie Baked Oats recipe! Make sure to rate it 5 stars and leave a comment if you enjoyed it!