Baked Apple Oatmeal with Salted Date Caramel Frosting Recipe
Baked apple oatmeal with salted date caramel frosting—naturally sweet, fiber-rich, and balanced with optional eggs and bacon for a blood sugar–friendly meal. Gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free!
Ingredients
Baked Oatmeal:
- 2 cups rolled oats gluten-free
- 1 ½ cups chopped apples
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 ½ cups coconut milk
- ¼ cup maple syrup
Salted Date Caramel Frosting:
- 6 –8 Medjool dates pitted
- ⅓ cup full-fat coconut milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
Optional Sides (per person):
- 2 slices sugar-free bacon
- 2 scrambled dairy-free eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease or line an 8x8 baking dish.
- In a bowl, combine oats, apples, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, salt, and chia seeds.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, vanilla, coconut milk, and maple syrup.
- Mix wet and dry ingredients, then pour into the pan.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden and set.
- For the caramel frosting, blend dates, coconut milk, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Add water to thin if needed.
- Let oatmeal cool slightly, then spread or drizzle with frosting.
- Serve warm with bacon and scrambled eggs for a protein-packed, balanced meal.