Salted Caramel Apple Baked Oatmeal

Course: Breakfast, Snack

Keyword: apple, apple cinnamon, apples, baked oatmeal, baked oats, breakfast, caramel, caramel apple, dairy free, date caramel, gluten free, meal prep, oatmeal, salted caramel, snack, snacks

Servings: 9 slices

Ingredients

For the baked oatmeal

2.5 cups rolled oats
1/4 cup coconut sugar (or any sugar)
2 eggs
1 cup milk of choice
2 tbsp oil (I used avocado oil)
1 tbsp cinnamon or apple pie spice
1/2 tsp sea salt
1 tsp baking soda
2 apples (chopped)

For the date caramel

9-10 medjool dates (pitted)
3/4 cup milk of choice (start with less and continue to add until you reach a thick/smooth consistency)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350F. Line your baking dish with parchment paper and set aside.
Add all ingredients except apples to a large bowl. Mix well and then stir in apples (reserving some for topping!)
Pour into your baking dish, top with additional apples and more cinnamon.
Bake for 45 minutes and then let cool completely.
Once your baked oatmeal has cooled, soak dates in boiling water for 5 minutes to soften them. Next, drain the water and then add dates and milk to a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and spread over baked oatmeal. Top with extra sea salt, slice, and enjoy!