Protein Baked Apple Oatmeal (Vegan and Gluten-Free)

Protein Baked Apple Oatmeal (Vegan and Gluten-Free)

Adapted from Joy the Baker

Ingredients

Serves 8

Fruit part

5 medium apples, peeled, cored and sliced (Pink Lady or Fuji work best)

1 tablespoon vegan protein powder (vanilla or unflavored)

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

pinch ground ginger

pinch ground cloves (optional)

2 tablespoons organic raw honey1

Oatmeal part

2 cups / 7.2 oz / 200 gr oats

1 large scoop (approx ¼ cup) vegan protein powder (vanilla or unflavored)

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

⅛ teaspoon salt

3 tablespoons coconut oil2

3 tablespoons organic raw honey1

1 tablespoon water

1 There’s still much debate whether honey may fit into the vegan diet. In case you believe it doesn’t, sub it with agave syrup or maple syrup.

2 Coconut oil can be sub with butter, you’ll lose the vegan label though.

Directions

Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).

In a medium bowl, put apple slices, protein powder, spices, and honey. Toss with a spoon until protein powder has disappeared into the mixture, and the apple slices are well coated.

Pour into an 8-inch round pan (or 8x8-inch square pan) lightly greased. Set aside.

In a medium bowl, whisk together oats, protein powder, spices, and salt.

In a small bowl, whisk together coconut oil, honey, and water. Add the wet ingredients to the dry, all at once.

Toss together, ensuring that all of the dry ingredients are well moistened. Spoon oat mixture on top of the prepared fruit mixture. Press gently with spoon to spread it evenly.

Place in the oven to bake until the apples have softened, 40 to 45 minutes.

Serve warm with a scoop of Greek yogurt or dusted with powdered sugar.