With mouthwatering cinnamon flavor, these Baked Apples With Oats And Pecans are an indulgent brunch or make-ahead breakfast. Tender, sweet, and with a warm, gooey oatmeal center, these stuffed apples are the best blend of comfort and fuel.
"I love these vegan baked apples! They're so healthy and yummy. The flaxseed and walnuts give them a great crunch, and the cinnamon just makes them taste even better." - Jane
A Quick Look At The Recipe
- ⏲️Ready In: 45 Minutes
- 👪Serves: 6
- 🍽 Calories and Protein: 269 kcals and 5 grams of protein
- 📋 Main Ingredients: Apples, oats, chia seeds, flaxseed, almond milk, maple syrup, chopped walnuts.
- 📖 Dietary Notes: Dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan.
- ⭐ Why You'll Love It: Cozy and comforting, these are perfect all season long!
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These stuffed apples are the kind of cozy recipe that makes fall mornings extra special. I love making a batch on Sunday so we can reheat them throughout the week for a quick and nourishing breakfast—just like these sheet pan protein pancakes or low calorie baked oats.
With warm spices, maple sweetness, and a gooey oat filling, this baked apple recipe with oats is both wholesome and indulgent. It's a great way to use up seasonal apples or your haul from apple picking (along with my old-fashioned apple cider recipe), and just like my caramel apple overnight oats, they’re gluten-free, dairy-free, and easy to prep ahead.
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- A Quick Look At The Recipe
- 💭Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Ingredients and Substitutions
- Toppings and Flavor Variations
- How To Make Baked Apples With Oats and Pecans
- Expert Tips
- How To Meal Prep Them
- Baked Apples With Oats and Pecans FAQs
- Other Dairy & Gluten-Free Fall Recipes
- Baked Apples With Oats and Pecans (Gluten-free and Vegan)
💭Why You'll Love This Recipe
Healthy: Loaded with whole food ingredients, plant-based protein, and dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan, these baked apples are pure healthy comfort food.
Fragrant: Not only are they delicious, but they make the entire house smell amazing as well.
Make ahead: The gluten-free baked apples can be prepped and stuffed ahead of time to save you time in the morning.
Ingredients and Substitutions
Skip the brown sugar; these baked apples actually contain very few ingredients. And if you have a well-stocked gluten-free pantry, you're probably already set!
- Apples: The kind of apples you choose will make a slight difference to the flavor of the baked apples. We prefer sweet apples like Honey Crisp. If you have extra, use them up with these Instant Pot cinnamon apples or an apple protein mug cake.
- Gluten-free oats: Make sure to use gluten-free oats if you need to. Opt for regular oats and not quick oats so that they maintain their texture when baked. Learn more about types of oats.
- Maple syrup: Use real maple syrup, though for the most potent flavor. If you don't have any on hand, try using coconut palm sugar instead.
- Non-dairy milk: Any dairy-free milk will work. We use a lot of homemade hemp milk, as that's what we have on hand.
- Pecans: These always pair best with an apple cinnamon flavor, but walnuts or cashews can work here, too.
Paleo and Whole30 approved: Eliminate the oatsmeal and prep the apples and stuff them with a mix of walnuts, coconut, cinnamon, chia seeds, and any other nuts you have on hand, and bake them immediately.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Toppings and Flavor Variations
Toppings: If you want the stuffed apples to be extra indulgent, top them with Whole30 whipped cream, drizzled maple syrup, and toasted pecans.
Caramel-flavored dessert: If you're feeling really indulgent, top them with dairy-free homemade caramel sauce and serve them with a side of vegan vanilla ice cream.
Protein-packed: Add a dose of protein to them, like in this pecan protein oatmeal, and mix some high-quality collagen powder into the oats. This will void them as vegan, but it's a great way to stay full.
How To Make Baked Apples With Oats and Pecans
- Step 1: Prep the apples by removing the core.
- Step 2: Measure out the oatmeal filling ingredients.
- Step 3: Make the cinnamon oatmeal on the stove.
- Step 4: Spoon the oatmeal filling into the apples and bake in the oven.
Expert Tips
Make sure not to over-boil the oatmeal. You want it to be creamy but not too thick, as it will absorb a bit more liquid when the apples bake.
Taste test the oatmeal before you stuff the apples, and adjust any of the seasonings as per your preference.
Store leftover baked apples once cooled in a sealed container in the fridge. They'll stay fresh for about 3 days. You can reheat them in the oven at 275F by adding a splash of milk to the apples and heating until warmed through.
How To Meal Prep Them
To make the baked apples in advance, follow the directions up to stuffing the apples. Remember that you want to leave your oatmeal a bit creamier as it'll thicken in the fridge.
Place the apples in a baking dish and stuff them before letting them cool fully. Wrap the dish with plastic wrap and store them in the fridge overnight.
The next morning, let the dish come to room temperature while the oven preheats. Top the oatmeal with chopped pecans and extra maple syrup if using, and bake them as listed. If you notice that the oatmeal is especially thick, add about a teaspoon of dairy-free milk to each apple before baking.
Baked Apples With Oats and Pecans FAQs
Any apples can work for baked apples, but each apple will have its own unique flavor. Remember that the sweeter the apple, the sweeter the oatmeal. Granny Smith apples will make this brunch a bit tangier. Meanwhile, Macintosh apples will have a sweeter taste.
To reheat baked apples, just pop them into the oven on very low heat (about 275 degrees Fahrenheit) with an extra splash of almond milk. This prevents them from drying out or burning, and it gives the house a chance to smell amazing all over again!
Other Dairy & Gluten-Free Fall Recipes
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Baked Apples With Oats and Pecans (Gluten-free and Vegan)
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Equipment
- Baking dish
Ingredients
- 6 Apples
- 1 cup Regular oats certified gluten-free as needed
- 1 tablespoon Chia seeds
- ½ tablespoon Cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon Nutmeg
- 1 ¼ cup Almond milk
- 3 tablespoons Maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Maple syrup yes, you want both
- ½ cup Chopped pecans
- 1 teaspoon Unsweetened coconut
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Farenheit.
- Chop the top off the apples and core the insides with a small paring knife. Line a baking dish with tinfoil and place the apples right side up.
- Bake for twenty five minutes or until tender.
- While the apples are baking, prep the oatmeal.
- In a small pot, combine the oats, chia, cinnamon, nutmeg, and almond milk.
- Heat over medium heat until a rolling boil starts.
- Mix to combine. Cook for two minutes and cover with a lid until apples are done.
- Remove the lid to the oatmeal and mix in the three tablespoons of syrup and pecans.
- Carefully portion the oatmeal into the apples. Top with coconut and a drizzle of maple syrup.
- Place in the oven on broil for 1-2 minutes.
- Remove, let cool slightly and enjoy!
Notes
Disclaimer:
Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data"
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Janice says
I've never tried baked apples before, and this is the first time I've tried them. Your recipe was so easy to follow, and I love how it turned out! The baked apple and its filling are a match made in heaven. This is now my go-to dessert!
fitasamamabear says
They're fun to make every so often, glad you enjoyed them!
Jane says
I love these vegan baked apples! They're so healthy and yummy. The flaxseed and walnuts give them a great crunch, and the cinnamon just makes them taste even better.
fitasamamabear says
Happy you enjoyed them!
Jessica says
Hooray for comfort food that is actually good for you! My kids love this as a dessert and I couldn't be happier to make it for them.
fitasamamabear says
I love it!!
claud says
What a great fall treat, I loved how warm and comforting the flavours were. I think next time I'm going to throw in some pecans...thank you for the tip!
fitasamamabear says
MMM pecans make everything better lol