Apple Baked Oats with Caramelized Apple and Pecan Topping Recipe
Delicious and comforting Apple Baked Oats recipe featuring a warm blend of oats, spices, and apples, topped with a caramelized apple and pecan mixture. This easy, gluten-free, dairy-free baked oatmeal makes a perfect wholesome breakfast or snack with natural sweetness from maple syrup and applesauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Oats Mixture
- 1/2 cup oats
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/4 cup applesauce
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg
- Dash of salt
- 1/2 cup dairy free milk (such as almond or oat milk)
- 1/2 cup grated apple
- 2.5 tbsp chopped pecans
Caramelized Apple Topping
- 1/2 apple, chopped into small cubes
- 1 tbsp chopped pecans
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- Dash of vanilla extract
- Dash of cinnamon
Instructions
- Create the oats batter: Add the oats, baking powder, maple syrup, applesauce, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and dairy-free milk to a blender. Blend all ingredients together until smooth and well combined.
- Add grated apple and pecans: Grate an apple and measure out 1/2 cup. Fold this grated apple and 2.5 tablespoons of chopped pecans into the blended oat mixture gently by hand—do not blend these in to preserve texture.
- Bake the oats: Transfer the batter into an oven-safe ramekin. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for about 30 minutes. For a firmer, cake-like texture bake longer; for a gooier consistency bake less time.
- Prepare the caramelized apple topping: While oats bake, chop 1/2 apple into small cubes. Heat a pan over medium heat and add the chopped apple, 1 tablespoon chopped pecans, coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
- Cook the topping: Sauté the apple and pecan mixture for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently to avoid sticking and to allow the fruit to caramelize nicely.
- Assemble and serve: Once the oats are baked and ready, top them with the warm caramelized apple and pecans. Serve immediately and enjoy the comforting, spiced flavors.
Notes
- You can substitute dairy-free milk with any milk of your choice.
- Adjust the baking time depending on your texture preference: longer for cake-like, shorter for gooey.
- For a nut-free version, omit the pecans or substitute with seeds such as pumpkin or sunflower.
- Maple syrup can be replaced with honey if not strictly vegan.
- Use a sharp grater for the apple to get fine pieces that integrate well.
