Cozy Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal 🍎 🍁

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Grease a 6x9 baking dish.

Add 2 cups of quick oats to the baking dish.

Add 2 cups of rolled oats to the baking dish (note: rolled oats may require longer baking time).

Pour in 2 cups of plant milk (soy milk or coconut milk recommended).

Add 1/4 cup of pure maple syrup or brown sugar to the mixture.

Stir in 3 tablespoons of ground flax seed.

Add 1/3 cup of all natural peanut butter (or any nut butter of choice).

Mix all ingredients well together.

Optionally, add vanilla protein powder and mix until no chunks remain.

Add 1 tablespoon of cinnamon and a dash of salt, then mix again.

Fold in 2 cups of cubed apples into the mixture.

Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, checking for doneness (may take longer with rolled oats).

For the topping, cube 2 more apples and place them in a pan on medium heat.

Add 3 teaspoons of water to the pan with the apples.

Add 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and 2 tablespoons of maple syrup to the pan.

Cover the pan and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.

Remove the lid halfway through to let steam escape, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.

Once the liquid has absorbed and the apples are cooked, remove from heat.

Serve the baked oatmeal topped with the cooked apples and additional maple syrup if desired.

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