These Apple Pie Baked Oats combine warm cinnamon apples with hearty oats and vanilla protein powder for an easy, comforting breakfast. Bake one dish and enjoy it warm, or portion it for grab-and-go breakfasts throughout the week.
A QUICK NOTE
Protein powders absorb liquid differently, so the finished texture may vary slightly by brand. Cut the apples into evenly sized pieces so they soften at the same rate. For younger eaters, adjust the apple shape and softness for your child’s feeding stage and follow your pediatrician’s feeding guidance.
COOK TIME
40–45 minutes
INGREDIENTS
APPLE MIXTURE
2 apples, chopped; peeling is optional
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons Swerve Brown Sugar Replacement
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon xanthan gum
OAT MIXTURE
2 large eggs
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1½ cups rolled oats
2 scoops vanilla protein powder, or another flavor that pairs well with apples and cinnamon
1 cup (8 ounces) low-fat Fairlife milk, or milk of choice
2 tablespoons Swerve Brown Sugar Replacement
¾ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
Additional cinnamon, for serving, optional
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a baking dish.
2. Add the chopped apples, lemon juice, brown sugar replacement, cinnamon, and xanthan gum to a bowl. Toss until the apples are evenly coated.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, applesauce, vanilla, cinnamon, rolled oats, protein powder, milk, brown sugar replacement, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
4. Spread the apple mixture evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Pour the oat mixture over the apples.
5. Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is lightly golden.
6. Let cool briefly, sprinkle with additional cinnamon if desired, and serve warm.
