Baked Apples With Oats and Pecans (Gluten-free and Vegan)

Baked apple stuffed with oatmeal with a slice cut out on a white plate with maple syrup.

Baked Apples With Oats and Pecans (Gluten-free and Vegan)

This gluten-free baked apple recipe with oats is stuffed with cinnamon-maple flavor and perfect for fall. Easy to prep ahead, these cozy stuffed apples make a delicious breakfast or snack.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Prep Time 25

Cook Time 15

Total Time 45

Servings Apples

Calories 269kcal

Author Shelby Stover

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!

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Notes

Make sure not to over-boil the oatmeal. You want it to be creamy but not too thick.

If making the vegan baked apples ahead of time, let the oatmeal be a bit creamier as it will absorb in the fridge.

You can make the apples ahead of time and place them in the fridge. Reheat them on low until warm (read the blog post for further instructions on meal prep)

To make the apples more indulgent (for dessert) top them with coconut whip cream and an extra drizzle of maple syrup

Nutritional breakdown does not include any additional toppings.

To store leftovers, let them cool fully before storing them in the fridge in a sealed container. Reheat them at 275F until warmed through.

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