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Apple Pie Baked Oats

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This Apple Pie Baked Oats recipe is an easy to make high protein breakfast with the texture of a moist and fluffy cake! Full of apple cinnamon flavor, topped with toasted pecans and a drizzle of pecan butter, this healthy and cozy breakfast is guaranteed to start off your morning right!

Ingredients

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  • Cooking Oil Spray, to grease the ramekin
  • ½ cup / 40 grams blended Old Fashioned Rolled Oats (use gluten-free if needed – note 1)
  • ≈ ¼ cup / 25 grams Apple Pie Protein Powder (I used PEScience Select Protein, a whey-casein blend – note 2)
  • ¼ TSP ground Cinnamon
  • ¼ TSP Apple Pie Spice
  • ½ TSP Baking Powder
  • 3 TBSP + 1 TSP / 50 grams Unsweetened Apple Sauce
  • 2 TBSP + 2 TSP / 40 grams Liquid Egg Whites (from a carton, or use 1 whole egg)
  • 1.7 fluid ounces / 50ml Unsweetened Almond Milk (or any plant-based or regular milk)
  • ½ TBSP / 6 grams Brown Sugar Replacement, to taste (I used Swerve Brown Sugar – note 3)
  • ½ small / 60 grams Apple (any type, I used Fuji apple) – diced
  • 3-4 pieces / 8 grams unsalted raw Pecans – chopped
  • ¼ TSP Brown Sugar Replacement (optional – for topping before baking)
  • To Serve (optional): ½ to 1 TBSP / 10-20 grams Pecan Butter (or other nut butter of choice)

Instructions

  1. Prep: Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F / Gas Mark 4. Spray a 12 or 14-ounce (12cm) ramekin, oven-safe bowl or small baking dish with cooking oil spray. Use a pastry brush or your fingers to coat the inside.
  2. Combine the dry ingredients: Mix together the blended oats, apple pie protein powder, ground cinnamon, apple pie spice and baking powder in a medium bowl until combined well.
  3. Add the wet ingredients: Add the unsweetened apple sauce, liquid egg whites, unsweetened almond milk, and brown sugar replacement. Mix until everything is well combined.
  4. Add the mix-ins: Add most of the diced apples (reserve a few pieces for the topping). Gently mix to combine.
  5. Assemble: Pour the batter into the prepared ramekin and top with the reserved diced apples and pecans. Sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon brown sugar replacement (optional).
  6. Bake: Bake on the 2nd rack from the top of the oven (note 4) for 25-27 minutes or until risen and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Transfer to a cooling rack and allow to cool for 5-10 minutes.
  7. Serve: Drizzle the pecan butter on top and enjoy warm!

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Notes

  1. Blended Old Fashioned Rolled Oats. Homemade or store-bought oat flour can be used. If you don’t have any oat flour on hand but have old fashioned rolled oats, blend them in a mini blender or food processor until a smooth flour like consistency is achieved. Then proceed with the rest of the recipe. Quick cooking oats will work too but I personally prefer the texture of old fashioned rolled oats as feel the baked oats come out slightly more dense and muffin-like.
  2. Apple Pie Protein Powder. I used PEScience Select Apple Pie Protein Powder Protein, a whey-casein protein powder blend. The buttery apple pie crust, brown sugar, and cinnamon notes really shine in this protein powder! Since it’s a limited edition protein powder, you can use vanilla protein powder or their snickerdoodle protein which also has cinnamon and brown sugar flavors. If using vanilla flavored protein powder, add ½ teaspoon each of cinnamon and apple pie spice and ¼ teaspoon butter extract if you have it on hand to yield a similar flavor. Use any type of whey based, casein or plant-based protein powder. Note that plant-based protein/vegan powders tend to absorb more liquid than whey-based ones and I recommend adding 2 tablespoons more milk if using one. If using an unflavored protein powder, add ½ TSP each of ground cinnamon and apple pie spice, ¼ TSP each vanilla extract and butter extract, and additional brown sugar replacement to taste.
  3. Brown Sugar Replacement. I use Swerve Brown Sugar which is a sugar-free and calorie-free sweetener made from erythritol, allulose and vegetable glycerin. Feel free to use any other type of sugar-free granulated sweetener made from monkfruit, stevia, allulose, etc. You could also use regular granulated brown sugar, white sugar, coconut sugar or ½ to 1 tablespoon of a natural liquid sweetener like honey, maple syrup, date syrup or agave syrup.
  4. Baking time and oven placement tips.
    • Small sized ovens: Bake on the center rack for 25-27 minutes for a cake-like texture.
    • Medium or large sized ovens: Bake on the 2nd rack from the top. This ensures that the center of the baked oats will be fully cooked and cake-like within 25-30 minutes. Do not bake for longer than 30 minutes as it could lead to a dryer texture.
    • For gooey on the inside baked oats: For a gooey center but firm exterior, bake for 15-20 minutes.
  5. Storing: Wait until completely cool and wrap the ramekin tightly with a sheet of aluminum foil before storing in the fridge for 3-4 days. Alternatively, run a butter knife around the edges of the baking dish or ramekin to unmold the baked oats and transfer to an airtight container. Store in the fridge for 3-4 days. To reheat: Microwave on high for 1 minute or until warm throughout. Top with the pecan butter just before eating.
  6. Meal prep option: Multiply the amounts for the recipe ingredients by the number of servings you would like to make. You can click on the ‘2x’ or ‘3x’ button at the top of the recipe card to display the ingredient amounts for 2 or 3 servings respectively. Mix all the dry ingredients in a large bowl, then stir in the wet ingredients. Fold in the mix-ins and pour into multiple lightly greased ramekins, oven safe bowls or baking dishes. Add the toppings and bake as indicated but note that you might need to adjust the baking time if you are making several servings. Once completely cool, wrap tightly in a sheet of aluminum foil or cling wrap or transfer to a sealed airtight container. Store in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat on high in the microwave for 1 minute or so until warm throughout. Drizzle the pecan butter on top after reheating. Although apple pie baked oatmeal tastes best when warm, you can enjoy it at room temperature if desired. Let the baked oats sit on the counter for 20-30 minutes before eating to allow the temperature to come up.
  7. Nutritional information provided is approximate and will vary with ingredient substitutes and product brands you use. It does not include the optional pecan butter topping.
  8. See the ‘Variations’ section above in the post if you would like to customize these baked oats.

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