Vegan Baked Oats (5 Ways!)
These vegan baked oats are naturally sweetened, with warm spices and so easy to make! I’ve provided more than 5 different ways to make it too!
Servings 9 slices
Calories 197kcal
Equipment
- 1 8x8 or 9x9 baking dish
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons ground/milled flaxseed (or chia seeds)
- 5 Tablespoons warm water
- 1 cup vegan milk of choice (I use unsweetened oat milk)
- 4 Tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 Tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- 2½ cups old fashioned oats (rolled oats)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
Optional Add-Ins
- ¼ cup nuts (walnuts, almonds, pecans, peanuts, or cashews)
- 2 Tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
- 2 Tablespoons nut butter (peanut butter, almond butter, cashew butter, sun butter, or other)
- ⅓ cup berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries)
- ¼ cup vegan semisweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup dried cranberries, blueberries, or raisins
- ¼ cup chopped apples
- 2 Tablespoons hemp seeds and/or chia seeds
Toppings (Optional)
- banana slices, apple slices, or fresh berries
- vegan yogurt or vegan whipped cream
- nut butter of choice
- maple syrup
Instructions
- Make the flax egg by combining water and ground flaxseed in a small bowl, then set aside for 10-15 minutes, until the mixture has a gel-like consistency.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare your baking dish by lightly spraying it with cooking spray.
- Add the coconut oil to a large microwave-safe mixing bowl, then melt it in the microwave. Add in milk, maple syrup, flax eggs, and vanilla and whisk together.
- Add the oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg and mix until combined. Stir in any mix-ins you’d like, then pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 23-30 minutes, or until the baked oats are golden brown and baked in the middle. The centre should no longer be jiggly. Sprinkle with more toppings if desired, let cool for 5 minutes, and enjoy!
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Notes
Oats: Rolled oats or old fashioned oats should be used. Do not use steel cut oats or quick oats.
Maple syrup: If you don’t follow a vegan diet and prefer to use honey, that works as well.
Flax eggs: If you don't follow a vegan diet and prefer to use eggs, replace the flax eggs (flaxseed and water) with 2 eggs.
Doubling The Recipe: Double all ingredients and use a 9x13 baking dish.
Storage and Freezing:
Baked oats can be stored in the fridge, covered in the pan or in a food storage container for up to 5-6 days (this will depend on the add ins you used).
To freeze: slice oats into individual pieces and freeze them in a ziploc freezer bag for up to 3 months.
To reheat: heat it up in the microwave for 30-60 seconds (this can also be done from frozen), or heat it up again in the oven at 350°F for 10 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 197kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 87mg | Potassium: 149mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 1mg