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Creamy Apple Baked Oatmeal (With Healthy Caramel Sauce)

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Ingredients
  

Healthy Caramel Sauce

  • 8 medjool dates - pits removed
  • 1/2 cup non-dairy milk
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt

Optional Topping: Whipped Coconut Cream

  • 1 can coconut milk (cold) - a higher quality brand will yield more cream
  • 1 tbsp. maple syrup
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract

Apple Baked Oatmeal

  • flax seed eggs - mix 2 Tbs ground flax seed with 4 Tbs water
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup homemade caramel sauce
  • 2 apples, cut into small cubes
  • 1/2 cup roughly chopped peanuts
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 2 cups non-dairy milk
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract

Instructions
 

Healthy Caramel Sauce

  • Blend together all ingredients until smooth. If sauce is too thick, blend in a little more milk or water. Set aside until ready to add into the baked oatmeal.

Optional: Whipped Coconut Cream

  • Skim the coconut cream out of the can and add into a bowl. Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, whip on medium-high speed until fluffy.
  • Gently fold in maple syrup and vanilla extract. Place in fridge until ready for use.

Apple Baked Oatmeal

  • Preheat the oven to 375 °F.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the ground flax seed and water to make "flax seed eggs". Set aside for 5 minutes to allow the mixture to thicken.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the flax seed "eggs" and all remaining ingredients until well incorporated. Pour into pan or ramekins.
  • If using a larger pan, bake for 40 minutes. If using individual ramekins or bowls, bake for 30 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven. Let the baked oatmeal cool a bit and set for 15 minutes.
  • Drizzle with caramel sauce and add other optional toppings (such as whipped coconut cream, peanuts, apples, and cinnamon.) Enjoy!