Name: Vegan Baked Oatmeal
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 cups sprouted rolled oats; 2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon baking powder; ¾ teaspoon sea salt; ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg; 2 cups water or milk of choice (I use coconut milk and/or filtered water); 3 tablespoon maple syrup; 2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1½ tablespoon coconut oil; 2 tablespoon ground chia or flax seeds + ¼ cup water; 2 cups fresh or frozen berries/fruit (If using fruit, cut it in ½ inch pieces)

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Vegan baked oatmeal is subtly sweet, fruity and filling, making it a wholesome, easy breakfast made from healthy ingredients. It's also easy to meal prep ahead of time and reheat on busy mornings!

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Is vegan baked oatmeal healthy?
Serving ideas
Substitution options
Tools you may need
How to make vegan baked oatmeal
How to store
How to reheat
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Our whole family really loves soaked oatmeal for breakfast because it's quick, easy, healthy and very customizable.

We usually make it on the stovetop, but sometimes it's nice to have oatmeal a different way, plus making a baked version means you don't have to stand there and supervise it!

Use any fruit or berries that you like, they can be fresh or frozen. If using frozen, don't thaw them first, just put them strait in. I'm partial to fresh berries, so I like to do blueberries or a mix of different berries.

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drizzling maple syrup over baked oatmeal on a plate — Inspired by "*Blueberry Baked Oatmeal*" by Cookie and Kate

Is vegan baked oatmeal healthy?

This baked oats recipe is made with simple ingredients that are good for your health.

Oats - Whole grain oats contain a good amount of fibre, protein and healthy fat, along with high amounts of many vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. In fact, one serving of oats contains more than 20% of the recommended daily values for 7 vitamins and minerals. They are also famous for their ability to lower the risk of heart disease.

Oats (and many other grains) contain an anti-nutrient called phytic acid, which blocks the absorption of vitamins and minerals in the body. Sprouting neutralizes the phytic acid and makes the oats more digestible. This is why I recommend using sprouted oats, but regular rolled oats work just fine too!

Frozen or fresh fruit / berries - Every fruit and berry has a different nutrient profile, but they all contain good things! So whatever you choose to use, it will taste delightful and be good for you. If using frozen, don't let them sit at room temperature, just use them out of the freezer.

Chia seeds - High in many nutrients, including fibre, omega 3's, protein, antioxidants, calcium, iron and much more! They may prevent heart disease, improve bone health and reduce inflammation in the body.

Filtered water - If you use water, I highly recommend filtered water so you aren't ingesting unwanted chemicals and pollutants! We use a Berkey to filter our tap water. You can read my full Berkey water filter review for more information! If you don't have a filter, you can use tap water.

Coconut milk - My favorite choice of plant-based milk. It's a rich, creamy substitute for dairy and is high in fats and many vitamins and minerals, including copper, manganese, selenium, iron and folate. It may improve heart health, reduce inflammation and fight viruses! You can use any non-dairy milk (or water) that you want, such as almond milk, oat milk, soy milk, etc.

Look for high quality coconut milk with minimal additives and without BPA (a chemical that can lead to cancer and reproductive issues) in the can lining. This is a good option. Hint: If it costs $0.88 for a can, it's probably not the best brand to buy...

Maple syrup - My favorite sweetener. It's natural and contains a small number of vitamins and minerals. It is still sugar, so it's best to use as little as possible! And this recipe contains a lot less than other baked oatmeals, but is still sweet enough. If it's not enough for you or your kids, you can always drizzle more on when serving.

square glass pan of baked oatmeal with container of maple syrup on the side

Serving ideas

Cut into individual portions, plate each serving and top with any of the following suggestions!

Serve as is, it's delicious
Top with more fruit or berries
Add a dollop of coconut whipped cream, cashew cream or greek yogurt
Drizzle with maple syrup, honey, peanut butter, almond butter, date syrup, etc

Substitution options

If you aren't concerned about avoiding animal products, you can make the following swaps in this baked oatmeal recipe:

Cow's milk in place of water or plant-based milk
2 eggs in place of the ground chia and water combination
Butter in place of coconut oil

Other ingredient substitutions that can be made:

Rolled oats can be used in place of sprouted rolled oats, they just won't be as nutritious and easily digested.
In a pinch, quick oats should work in place of rolled oats, although I haven't tried it. Don't use steel-cut oats as they require a lot more liquid and cooking time.
Honey or another liquid sweetener can be used in place of maple syrup. I have not tested using a granulated sweetener such as brown sugar or coconut sugar, but it would likely work as well.
You can make a flax egg with ground flaxseed instead of ground chia seeds. I prefer not to use flax because it's high in phytoestrogens.
Use vegan chocolate chips in place of the fruit (use about ¾ cup instead of the 2 cups of fruit)

Add in ½ cup of chopped nuts or seeds to add more nutrition and crunch if you like!

Tools you may need

9x9 baking dish

Mixing bowl

Saucepan

How to make vegan baked oatmeal

Ingredients:

2 cups sprouted rolled oats
2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
¾ teaspoon sea salt
⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
2 cups water or milk of choice (I use coconut milk and/or filtered water)
3 tablespoon maple syrup
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1½ tablespoon coconut oil
2 tablespoon ground chia or flax seeds + ¼ cup water
2 cups fresh or frozen berries/fruit (If using fruit, cut it in ½ inch pieces)

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375°F.

In a medium bowl, mix together oats, cinnamon, baking powder, salt and nutmeg.

oats and other ingredients in a mixing bowl

In a small bowl or cup, whisk together chia seeds and ¼ cup water and allow to sit for 5 minutes.

Place a saucepan over low heat and whisk together milk or water, maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla and chia eggs until the coconut oil is melted and everything is combined.

Grease a 9x9 baking dish and spread 1½ cups of fruit or berries in the prepared dish.

Spread the dry ingredients over the fruit, then pour the wet ingredients in. Gently mix until all the oats are wet.

Sprinkle with reserved ½ cup of fruit or berries.

Bake for 50 minutes. Place the pan on a cooling rack and allow it to cool for 10 minutes.

Serve with coconut milk, coconut milk whipped cream, maple syrup or more fruit.

To double the recipe, mix in a large bowl and bake in a 9x13 baking dish.

How to store

Store leftover baked oatmeal in an airtight container for 4-5 days in the fridge.

How to reheat

Place in a baking dish and cover with aluminum foil. Bake at 325°F for 20-25 minutes.

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