Canadian Cinnamon and Apple Oat Bake

Shopping list

• 250 g rolled oats

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• 1 tsp baking powder

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• 2 tsp ground cinnamon

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• 300 ml unsweetened almond milk

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• 80 ml maple syrup

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• 60 ml coconut oil — melted

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• 1 tsp vanilla extract

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• 2 piece eating apples — cored and thinly sliced

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• 50 g chopped walnuts — optional

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Step by step

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 180 °C (fan 160 °C). Grease a 20 × 30 cm baking dish.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, mix together the oats, baking powder and cinnamon.

3. 3

   In a jug, whisk the almond milk, maple syrup, melted coconut oil and vanilla extract.

4. 4

   Pour the wet ingredients into the oat mixture and stir until well combined.

5. 5

   Fold in half the apple slices.

6. 6

   Pour the mixture into the prepared dish and smooth the top. Arrange the remaining apple slices on top and scatter over the walnuts if using.

7. 7

   Bake for 35– 40 minutes until the top is golden and the centre is just set.

8. 8

   Allow to cool for 5 minutes, then cut into squares. Serve warm or at room temperature with a dollop of dairy-free yoghurt if you like.