Applesauce Baked Oats

This applesauce baked oats recipe is a great way to start the day. It comes together easily and smells amazing while it bakes. Make it for a weekend breakfast and enjoy the leftovers throughout the week.

Prep Time5

Cook Time35

Total Time40

Servings: Servings

Author: Carlee

Ingredients

1½ cups old fashioned oats
3 Tablespoons ground flax seed
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1½ cups unsweetened applesauce
½ cup maple syrup or honey or brown sugar
3 large eggs
1 Tablespoon oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Makes: 8 x 8inch rectangle

Instructions

For Cake-like texture

Preheat your oven to 350℉ and grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
Pulse 1½ cups old fashioned oats, 3 Tablespoons ground flax seed, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt in a blender or food processor until it is powdery.
Add 1½ cups unsweetened applesauce, ½ cup maple syrup, 3 large eggs, 1 Tablespoon oil, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Pulse a few more times until everything is combined.
Pour into the prepared pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes.
Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy as is or top with a dusting of powdered sugar, a drizzle of maple syrup, or a dollop of whipped cream.

1 Bowl Version

Preheat your oven to 350℉ and grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
In a large mixing bowl, stir together 1½ cups old fashioned oats, 3 Tablespoons ground flax seed, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
Add 1½ cups unsweetened applesauce, ½ cup maple syrup, 3 large eggs, 1 Tablespoon oil, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Stir until combined.
Pour into the prepared pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes.
Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy as is or top with a dusting of powdered sugar, a drizzle of maple syrup, or a dollop of whipped cream.

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