1/2 tablespoon flaxseed meal /ground flaxseedsor sub with chia seeds
1medium apple, diced
1/3cupraisins/ dried cranberries
2 tablespoonschopped walnuts or pecansoptional
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and spray 2 small baking casseroles with baking spray.
In a large bowl, whisk together the oats, almond flour, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, milk, applesauce, honey or pure maple syrup, flaxseed or chia seeds, oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until well-combined.
Add in the dried fruits and 3/4 of the diced apples. Pour mixture into your prepared baking dish and top with the remaining diced apples and other add-ons.
Bake for 30 minutes or until the center is no longer wet and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let the baked oatmeal cool down before serving. Top with sliced apples and with a drizzle of your favorite nut butter.
To store, let the baked oatmeal cool down completely before transferring to airtight containers. Keep fresh in the fridge for up to 4 days or for up to a month in the freezer. To thaw, take the oatmeal straight into the oven and heat it until warm. Don't refreeze once thawed.
Notes
**For an 8x8 baking tray, you can double the recipe and increase baking time to 40-50 mins or until it's cooked and golden brown on top.