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Baked Apple & Coconut Oats

If you’re looking for a nourishing breakfast that feels like comfort food but still ticks all the practical boxes, these Baked Apple & Coconut Oats are a must-make. Warm, lightly spiced and naturally sweetened, this is the kind of recipe that fills your kitchen with the cosiest aroma and sets you up for the day ahead.

This baked oats recipe is perfect for busy mornings, slow weekends, or anyone who loves having breakfast prepped and ready to go. Made with rolled oats, wholemeal flour and protein powder, it’s designed to keep you feeling full and energised, while still tasting like a treat. The combination of cinnamon and nutmeg brings a gentle warmth, while thinly sliced apples soften as they bake, adding natural sweetness and moisture throughout the dish.

Coconut lovers will appreciate the subtle richness from the desiccated coconut, which pairs beautifully with the apples and spices. A drizzle of maple syrup provides just enough sweetness without overpowering the flavours, making this recipe family-friendly and easy to customise. You can enjoy it warm straight from the oven, or slice it up once cooled and store it in the fridge for grab-and-go breakfasts during the week.

One of the best things about baked oats is how versatile they are. Serve a slice on its own, or dress it up with yoghurt, extra fruit, a splash of milk or a spoon of nut butter. It also works beautifully as a nourishing afternoon snack or a healthier dessert option when you’re craving something sweet but satisfying.

Baked Apple & Coconut Oats

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Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 3.5 cups rolled oats
  • 0.5 cup wholemeal flour
  • 0.5 cup desiccated coconut
  • 2 scoops protein powder
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon and/or nutmeg
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1-2 tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 3 cups milk of choice
  • 0.333 cup flakes almonds extra for topping
  • 2 apples sliced very thinly

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • In a large bowl – combine the oats, flour, protein powder, desiccated coconut, cinnamon, and baking powder. Pour in the maple syrup, vanilla, and milk, then mix everything together directly in the dish until well combined. Stir through the apple slices.
    3.5 cups rolled oats, 0.5 cup wholemeal flour, 0.5 cup desiccated coconut, 2 scoops protein powder, 1 tbsp cinnamon, 1 tsp baking powder, 1-2 tbsp pure maple syrup, 3 cups milk, 2 apples, 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pour into a large baking dish approx. 20 × 28 cm. Sprinkle the flaked almonds evenly over the top.
    0.333 cup flakes almonds
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden and the oats are set.
    3.5 cups rolled oats
  • Allow to cool slightly before slicing into portions.

Keywords

Breakfast, Snack
Bake, Egg Free, Vegetarian
Dietary: Vegetarian
Allergen: Egg-free
Category: Budget-Friendly
Difficulty: Easy
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