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One of my favorite things about oatmeal is its versatility. My most recent discovery of a cooking form that oatmeal is compatible with is baked oatmeal. When it comes out of the oven, it holds it’s shape. This gives it a revamped muffin-like effect. Another added benefit of baked oatmeal is that it tastes great the next day, or the next, or even after being frozen and reheated. It is super fast and easy to put together for a busy mornings yet still has the qualities to impress any guest. They might not even believe you when they hear that it’s healthy!

This variation of baked oatmeal is ESPECIALLY yummy because it involves a scrumptious creamy cashew frosting (aka NO dairy) that brings its sugar-packed cream cheese frosting competitors to shame. I actually feel like I need to give everyone a warning about the major goodness that is this cashew “cream cheese” frosting (I bet you are all on the edge of your seats in anticipation😂). It is dangerously addictive! I’m not just saying that either. There definitely are worse things to be obsessed with, so eat all the cashew frosting ya like! It’s DELISH!

Healthy Apple-Cranberry Baked Oats + Cashew “Cream Cheese” Frosting (Dairy-Free & Refined Sugar-free)

INGREDIENTS

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Healthy Apple-Cranberry Baked Oatmeal + Cashew “Cream Cheese” Frosting

Recipe by Megan Renee

Servings

9

servings

Prep time

15

minutes

Cooking time

40

minutes

Total time

55

minutes

This vegan baked oatmeal is unique since it is topped with a creamy cashew frosting. Plus, you can make it ahead of time and enjoy for breakfast on the go!

Ingredients

• For the oatmeal
• dry ingredients:

• 2 cups rolled oats

• 2 Tablespoons flaxseed

• 1 Tablespoon chia seed

• 1 Tablespoon hempseed

• 1 Tablespoon cinnamon

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• wet ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups plant milk

• 1 very ripe banana, mashed

• 1 large egg

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger

• optional: up to 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey

• fruit :

• 1 cup chopped apple (around 1 large apple)

• 1 cup cranberries (other tart fruits such as raspberries, blackberries, or cherries can be subbed)

• for the cashew frosting

• 1/2 cup cashews (soak in water overnight, or boil for 10 minutes)

• 2-3 Tablespoons plant milk

• 2-3 Tablespoons maple syrup

• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 2 teaspoon lemon juice

• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Mix all the dry ingredients in one bowl and all the wet ingredients in another. Pour the wet mixture over the dry. Once it is incorporated, fold in the fruit.
• Pour the batter into an 8×8 baking dish.
• Bake for 35-45 minutes or until it has firmed and the top is golden brown. Keep in mind that the oatmeal will also firm up more as it cools.
• While the oatmeal is baking, make the cashew drizzle by adding all the ingredients to a blender. Blend until a smooth frosting-like consistency is formed. Cool frosting in the fridge while the oats finish baking.
• When the oats are done, drizzle or spread the frosting on top and serve immediately for best results.