These are my go-to comforting baked oatmeal recipes. They make a great dessert, a hearty breakfast and an elegant solution to serving brunch for house guests. The top is toasty and nutty. The inside is chewy and studded with bursts of fruit and a whole lot of texture. The warm spices make it perfect for the colder temperatures and lazy mornings.

Growing up on oatmeal that came in a package packed with sugar that you nuke in the microwave has nothing on these recipes. And I LOOOOOVED those cinnamon apple packets. The only texture to be found in those were the dehydrated apples. I didn’t know you could even bake oatmeal until it went viral on TikTok a while back. Needless to say, it reignited my love for oats.

Things I’ve been working on: cutting away gluten in my diet and adding more fiber. Naturally, oats have entered the chat. They are a healthy whole grain, gluten free, contain soluble fiber (which helps to reduce cholesterol (LDL), are known to help reduce cholesterol (LDL), and contain helpful minerals & vitamins like manganese, molybdenum, phosphorus, copper, biotin and vitamin B1 (thiamine.) What’s not to love??

My first playdate with oats was to create the perfect oatmeal cookie. After 9 batches, I got it just the way I wanted it. If you haven’t tried it yet, you can find it here. Thankfully it didn’t take that long to make a baked oat recipe that embraces all the cozy vibes.

The blueberry version of this recipe reminds me of Summer with vibrant hints of lemon and soft berries. The apple version reminds me of Autumn and spiced apple cake but with no regerts. (Snickers commercial anyone? IYKYK) You can’t go wrong with either recipe and I hope you give them a try and let me know if you love them too!

Comforting Baked Oatmeal 2 Ways

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These nourishing baked oatmeal recipes are my go-to’s when it comes to a filling and comforting breakfast. (or dessert!) Packed with fiber, whole grains, fruit and a ton of texture, these recipes are easy and your home will smell amazing. 

• Total Time: 1hr+
• Yield: 9 1x

Ingredients

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4 Cups Gluten Free Rolled Oats

1/4 Cup Coconut Sugar (or white sugar or organic brown sugar)

2 1/4 Teaspoons Baking Powder

1 Teaspoon Salt (I use Real Salt Mineral Salt)

1 Tablespoon Cinnamon

1/4 Cup Melted Coconut Oil

1 Cup Lactaid Milk (Can use regular milk or a dairy free milk of your choice)

2 eggs

2 apples (washed and cored, diced into bite sized chunks)

1 tbs dairy free butter + some additional honey

1 lemon

1 3.5 oz package of sliced almonds

Instructions

1. Put on some music, grab your coffee and set all of your ingredients on the counter.

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine all of the dry ingredients. (oats, sugar, baking powder, salt and cinnamon.)

3. In a separate bowl, melt the coconut oil and then add in the milk, eggs and maple syrup. Whisk together and pour over the oats. Stir until combined and let the oats soak while you prepare the apples.

4. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and place a saucepan on the stove at medium heat. Add in 1 tablespoon butter, and the zest + juice of a whole lemon and a tablespoon of maple syrup.

5. Wash and dice up 2 apples and put in the saucepan. Stir and cook until apples are soft. (About 7-10 minutes) and then mix in with the oats.

6. Grease an 8×8 baking dish with coconut oil and pour in the oat mixture. Pat down with a spatula so it’s even and pour on the almonds on top. I normally drizzle a little honey on top of the almonds to get them to stick but you don’t have to.

7. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Let rest once baked until warm and enjoy!!

Notes

I also make a blueberry version of this recipe. Use the same base:

4 Cups Gluten Free Rolled Oats

1/4 Cup Coconut Sugar (or white sugar or organic brown sugar)

2 1/4 Teaspoons Baking Powder

1 Teaspoon Salt (I use Real Salt Mineral Salt)

1 Tablespoon Cinnamon

1/4 Cup Melted Coconut Oil

1 Cup Lactaid Milk (Can use regular milk or a dairy free milk of your choice)

2 eggs

And instead of adding in the apples, add in 3 cups of frozen blueberries. (2 cups into the batter and 1 cup placed on the top.) Zest some lemon on top and add the almonds too. (I sometimes use pumpkin seeds or pepitas in place of almonds.) Bake for the same amount of time. This version is the one I make every Sunday with the apple version being a treat!

 

• Author: Simply Dre
• Prep Time: 30
• Cook Time: 30-45
• Category: oats, baked oats, gluten free desserts
• Method: baking
• Cuisine: dessert

Keywords: gluten free dessert, baked oats,