I have become obsessed with baked oatmeal. Not only is it delicious and easy to make, but you don’t have to think about breakfast for the next few days, unless your whole family eats it first!

While I have a few baked oatmeal recipes on hand, this apple spice version is my current favorite. As it bakes, the warm spices fill the house with the most amazing fragrance and make everything smell like fall.

Note: This recipe was originally published on October 26, 2022, updated on October 21, 2025 and is being shared again today.

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Delicious Apple Spice Baked Oatmeal

If you are gluten-free, you can use certified gluten-free oats. If you are dairy-free, simply use your favorite dairy-free milk. And if you don’t like pecans, use another nut or leave them out entirely.

The great news is that this recipe is flexible and hard to mess up. Since I like to increase the protein, I sometimes add a little protein powder and serve it with a dollop of high-protein Greek yogurt on top.

This recipe is also light on sugar, so if you prefer it sweeter, you can add a little more maple syrup before baking or drizzle some on top before serving. I also tend to add a little extra cinnamon because that’s how I roll, and I love the naturally sweeter flavor it adds.

Try my easy and delicious apple spice baked oatmeal recipe!

\Apple Spice Baked Oatmeal with cinnamon spice fountainof30 — Try serving your apple spice baked oatmeal warm with a drizzle of maple syrup, sliced apples, extra pecans and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Yield: 9

Apple Spice Baked Oatmeal (Vegan, GF, Dairy Free)

Name: Apple Spice Baked Oatmeal (Vegan, GF, Dairy Free)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 9
Cuisine: breakfast
Ingredients: 2 cups rolled old-fashioned oats (certified gluten free if necessary); 1.5 teaspoons cinnamon; ⅛ teaspoon allspice; ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg; 1 teaspoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon sea salt; 2 cups dairy free milk; ½ cup unsweetened applesauce; ¼ cup maple syrup; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup apple, diced and peeled (divided); ½ cup chopped pecans

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Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients

2 cups rolled old-fashioned oats (certified gluten free if necessary)
1.5 teaspoons cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon allspice
⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon sea salt
2 cups dairy free milk
½ cup unsweetened applesauce
¼ cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup apple, diced and peeled (divided)
½ cup chopped pecans

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease an 8x8” baking dish and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, add oats, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, baking powder, salt, milk, applesauce, maple syrup, vanilla extract and ¾ cup of the diced apple. Mix until ingredients are fully incorporated.
Transfer mixture into prepared baking dish and top with remaining diced apple and ½ cup chopped pecans.
Bake in preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

The apple pie spices included in this recipe leave an amazing fragrance in your home when baking!
Toppings shown in photos include: thinly sliced apples, a pinch of cinnamon, and additional chopped pecans for added crunch.

This recipe is not overly sweet. To make it sweeter you could increase the maple syrup in the recipe to ⅓ cup. Or, when served warm, a drizzle of maple syrup will give it a little extra sweetness.
Can be fantastic for meal prep. Assemble and bake the day before, allow it to firm up overnight, slice and store for a quick breakfast bar, add to kids lunches, snacks, etc.
This recipe will firm up with time.
Cover leftovers with plastic wrap and store in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 125Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 114mgCarbohydrates: 16gFiber: 2gSugar: 11gProtein: 3g

Nutrition information isn’t always accurate.

Whether you make it for a cozy fall breakfast or prepare it ahead for easy mornings during the week, this apple spice baked oatmeal is one recipe you’ll want to make again and again!

You might also love these breakfast recipes: Start Your Day with Easy to Make Keto Overnight Breakfast Casserole and These Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Bars Are An Easy Gluten-Free Meal.

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