Vegan Baked Oatmeal – Cozy, Customizable & Naturally Sweetened
Warm and nourishing baked oatmeal made vegan with plant-based milk, flaxseed, and maple syrup. Customizable with fruit, nuts, or chocolate — perfect for breakfast or meal prep.
Ingredients
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2 cups rolled oats
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1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water (flax egg)
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1¼ cups plant-based milk
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½ cup mashed banana or applesauce
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¼ cup maple syrup
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2 tbsp melted coconut oil or applesauce
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1½ tsp baking powder
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1 tsp cinnamon
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¼ tsp salt
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½ cup mix-ins (berries, nuts, chocolate chips, etc.)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking dish.
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Mix flaxseed and water. Set aside to thicken.
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In a bowl, whisk milk, banana, maple syrup, oil, vanilla, and flax egg.
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Add oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Stir to combine.
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Fold in mix-ins and pour into the dish. Top with extras.
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Bake 35–40 minutes until golden and set.
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Cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm or cold.
Notes
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Store in fridge for up to 5 days.
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Freeze in squares and reheat as needed.
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Adjust sweetness and flavor with your favorite add-ins.