These apple spice baked oats are so delicious. They taste just like having dessert for breakfast! This recipe makes one serving, but is super easy to multiply. Additionally, it is super easy to make; just throw all your ingredients in a blender, then bake in the oven!

The Ingredients

Rolled oats
Apple sauce
Baking soda
Cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice blend
Maple syrup
Fresh apple!

How to Make Apple Spice Baked Oats

Make sure you shred up your apple! This will make the blending process smoother and will ensure that you are getting that apple flavor out of every bite. I use a cheese grater. You can also use a food processor with a shredding attachment if you have one.
Blend in your blender until the mixture is nice and smooth.

Simply bake in your 8 oz ramekin or baking dish at 350 for 25-30 minutes. I like to use my mini springform pans.

Substitutions and Modifications

Apple sauce- The apple sauce here is used as an egg replacement, and in place of banana, which normally appears in baked oats. If you do not have apple sauce, there are a few good replacement options. Of course, you can use one banana in place of it, but keep in mind that this will alter the flavor. You can also use two flax eggs, which is simple two tablespoons of ground flaxseed with six tablespoons of water. Another option that I think is perfect for a recipe like this is to use 1/2 cup of yogurt.
Maple syrup-Use any sweetener that you like. Agave works well, and even those coffee syrups(I’d suggest caramel flavor). You can also add more or less of the sweetener depending on your preferences.