Frosty Morning Vegan Bake (Printable)
A cozy blend of oats, apples, and spices for a nourishing vegan breakfast bake.
# List of ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups rolled oats
02 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
03 - 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
04 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
06 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
08 - 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
09 - 1/3 cup maple syrup
10 - 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
11 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
12 - 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
→ Fruit
13 - 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
14 - 1/2 cup frozen blueberries
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray or oil.
02 - In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, chopped walnuts, shredded coconut, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, baking powder, and salt. Mix well to distribute spices evenly.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together almond milk, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and ground flaxseed. Let mixture stand for 3 minutes to allow flaxseed to thicken slightly.
04 - Add diced apples and frozen blueberries to the dry ingredient mixture. Toss gently to coat fruit with oat mixture.
05 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture. Stir with a spatula until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
06 - Spoon the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly with the back of a spatula to create a uniform layer.
07 - Bake for 40 minutes until the top is golden brown and the center is set when gently pressed.
08 - Let the bake cool for 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature. Optional: top with vegan yogurt or additional maple syrup.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The house smells like cinnamon and apples for hours, which might be better than the actual breakfast
- You can prep it the night before and just pop it in the oven when you wake up
- It tastes like dessert but fuels you through a whole morning of work or adventures
02 -
- The flaxseed needs those 3 minutes to thicken or your texture will be too loose
- Don't cut the apples too small or they'll disappear into the bake
- Check it at 35 minutes since ovens vary and you want it moist not dry
03 -
- Use certified gluten free oats if that matters to you, regular oats have cross contamination
- Mix everything the night before and keep it in the fridge, just add 5 minutes to bake time