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Baked Apple Sweet Potato Oatmeal Recipe

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This Baked Apple Sweet Potato Oatmeal is a wholesome and comforting breakfast dish combining rolled oats, sweet potato puree, fresh apple chunks, and warm spices. Baked to a golden perfection, it offers a hearty, naturally sweet start to your day with optional nuts for added crunch and protein. Perfect for meal prep, it can be enjoyed warm or chilled, topped with your favorite yogurt or syrup.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • Olive oil or avocado oil, for greasing
  • 2 cups rolled oats (use certified gluten free if needed)
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons ground flax or chia seeds (optional)
  • 1 cup milk of choice (almond milk works great for dairy-free)
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
  • 2 eggs (can substitute flax eggs to make egg-free)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste
  • 1 cup sweet potato puree or cooked and mashed sweet potato
  • 1 medium apple, roughly chopped
  • 1/3 cup chopped pecans, walnuts, or almonds (optional; omit to make nut-free)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 375℉ (190℃). Lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish with olive or avocado oil to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the rolled oats, ground flax or chia seeds (if using), ground cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Stir well to evenly distribute all dry ingredients.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Add the eggs, milk of your choice, vanilla bean paste, sweet potato puree, and maple syrup or honey to the dry ingredients. Stir until everything is fully incorporated and the mixture is uniform.
  4. Fold in Apples: Gently fold the roughly chopped apple pieces into the oatmeal mixture to evenly distribute the fruit throughout.
  5. Assemble and Add Nuts: Pour and spread the oatmeal mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle chopped nuts on top if using, to add texture and flavor.
  6. Bake the Oatmeal: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes. The oatmeal is done when the top turns golden brown and the center is set.
  7. Serve and Store: Serve the baked oatmeal warm, topping with yogurt, a splash of milk, sliced bananas, extra maple syrup, or whipped cream if desired. Let any leftovers cool completely before refrigerating for up to 4 days.

Notes

  • To make this recipe vegan or egg-free, substitute eggs with flax eggs (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tablespoons water per egg).
  • You can use any type of milk you prefer, including almond, soy, oat, or dairy milk.
  • Nuts are optional and can be omitted to make this recipe nut-free.
  • Leftover baked oatmeal can be reheated in the microwave or eaten cold as a grab-and-go breakfast.
  • Feel free to swap the apple for pears or dried fruits depending on preference and availability.

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