Servings: 6
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Whisk
- 9x13 baking pan
- Knife and serving utensil
Ingredients
- 1 apple,cored (1/2 chopped + 1/2 sliced) (for topping)
- 2 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons ground golden flax
- 1 teaspoon (ceylon) cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 cups plant-based milk
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Optional
- 1 teaspoon reishi or chaga mushrooms (this is a great place to add bonus nutrients)
Optional toppings
- nut butter, granola, a drizzle of maple or date syrup, a dollop of yogurt or sliced bananas
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Add all dry ingredients to a large bowl and whisk together until well combined.
- Add wet ingredients (but NOT apples) to the same bowl and mix well.
- After dry and wet ingredients are thoroughly combined, add chopped apple only and mix throughout combined mixture.
- Add mixture to a 9x13 baking dish. Spread apple slices across top of mixture, pressing down slightly to incorporate them into top.
- Bake for 35 minutes.
- When done, remove from oven and leave out on counter to cool down.
- When sufficiently cool, cut into individual serving squares.
- Add optional drizzles and/or toppings as desired.
Notes
Serve immediately or refrigerate and enjoy for up to 5 days.