🍎 Maple Apple Baked Oatmeal (Cozy Vegan Fall Breakfast)

This Maple Apple Baked Oatmeal is everything you love about cozy mornings in one golden, fragrant dish. 🍏
It’s sweetened naturally with maple syrup, loaded with baked apples and cinnamon, and has that soft, cake-like texture that feels like dessert but fuels your day.

You can make it ahead for busy mornings or bake it fresh on a slow weekend — either way, your kitchen will smell like warm apples and maple magic.
It’s comforting, nourishing, and Pinterest-perfect — cozy layers, golden color, and fall vibes in every bite.

💚 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• 🍎 Cozy Breakfast Magic: Feels like dessert but totally wholesome.
• 🌾 Gluten-Free Goodness: Made with oats — no flour needed.
• 🍁 Naturally Sweetened: Maple syrup adds the perfect fall flavor.
• 🌱 Vegan & Dairy-Free: 100% plant-powered comfort.
• 📸 Pinterest Aesthetic: Golden top, apple slices, cozy baking dish — visually irresistible.

The smell alone is worth baking this recipe — caramelized maple apples, warm cinnamon, and nutty oats filling the air.

It’s the kind of breakfast that makes a gray morning feel golden. Pour a cup of coffee, cut yourself a square, drizzle a little maple syrup on top, and you’ve officially mastered cozy season. 🕯️

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🍎 Maple Apple Baked Oatmeal (Cozy Vegan Fall Breakfast)

Courses: Appetizer, Dessert

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 35 mins Total Time 45 mins

Best Season: Fall, Winter

Description

Warm, sweet, and full of fall flavor — this Maple Apple Baked Oatmeal is the cozy vegan breakfast of your dreams. Made with oats, cinnamon, maple syrup, and apples for the perfect golden bake. 🍎

Ingredients

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• 2 cups rolled oats (certified gluten-free)
• 2 medium apples, chopped (plus extra for topping)
• 1½ cups almond milk
• ¼ cup pure maple syrup
• 2 tbsp coconut oil (melted)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1½ tsp tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt

Optional toppings: chopped pecans, extra maple drizzle, or vegan yogurt.

Instructions

Preheat & Mix Wet Ingredients:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Whisk almond milk, maple syrup, oil, and vanilla in a bowl.
   

Add Dry Ingredients:

1. Stir in oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt until well combined. Fold in chopped apples.
   

Bake:

1. Pour into greased baking dish, top with apple slices, and bake for 35 minutes until golden and crisp at edges.
   

Serve Warm:

1. Drizzle with maple syrup, add nuts or yogurt, and enjoy!
   

Note

🌟 Tips

• Use any milk you like — oat, soy, or coconut all work beautifully.
• Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days; reheat with a splash of milk.
• Turn it into muffins by baking in a tin for 25 minutes!
• Add chopped dates or raisins for extra sweetness.