Description
This Apple Cranberry Baked Oatmeal is a warm, comforting breakfast dish packed with wholesome rolled oats, tart cranberries, sweet apples, and a touch of warming spices like cinnamon and ginger. Naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup and almond butter, it is a delightful gluten-free and dairy-free meal option perfect for cozy mornings or make-ahead breakfast prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups unsweetened almond milk (or other non-dairy milk)
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons almond butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder (or cornstarch)
Fruits & Nuts
- 1 sweet apple (e.g., Honeycrisp), chopped
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- ¼ cup chopped raw walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish or an 8×8-inch square dish to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and salt. Stir until the mixture is evenly blended.
- Prepare Wet Mixture: In a separate bowl, whisk together the unsweetened almond milk, pure maple syrup, almond butter, vanilla extract, and arrowroot powder until the mixture is smooth and consistent.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry mixture, stirring until just combined and evenly mixed.
- Add Fruits: Fold in the chopped sweet apple and fresh or frozen cranberries gently to distribute them throughout the oatmeal batter.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the combined oatmeal mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly. If using, sprinkle the chopped raw walnuts on top for added crunch.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the oatmeal is set and firm to the touch.
- Serve: Allow the baked oatmeal to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy it warm, optionally drizzled with extra maple syrup or a splash of almond milk.
Notes
- You can swap almond milk for any other plant-based or dairy milk of your choice.
- Frozen cranberries can be used directly without thawing.
- For added texture, walnuts are optional but recommended.
- Use arrowroot powder or cornstarch to help thicken the oatmeal; do not omit.
- This dish can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and reheated.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the maple syrup amount to taste.
