Easy Vegan Oatmeal Apple Mini Loaves

Easy Vegan Oatmeal Apple Mini Loaves ✨🍂

Hey breakfast lovers! 🥣 Today I’m sharing my new obsession: Vegan Oatmeal & Apple Mini Loaves—soft, cozy, and packed with wholesome goodness. They’re perfect for morning munching, afternoon tea, or lunchbox treats! 🎒💚

🛒 Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups rolled oats (gluten‑free if needed) 🌾

• 1 cup unsweetened plant milk (almond, oat, soy… you name it!) 🥛

• 1 Tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 Tbsp water (flax “egg”) 🌱

• 1 cup applesauce (unsweetened) 🍎

• 1 small apple, peeled & finely diced (about 1 cup) 🍏

• 3 Tbsp maple syrup 🍁

• 2 Tbsp coconut oil, melted (or any neutral oil) 🥥

• 1 tsp vanilla extract 🌸

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon 🕯️

• ½ tsp ground nutmeg 🍂

• 1 tsp baking powder

• ¼ tsp baking soda

• Pinch of salt 🧂

🔪 Instructions

1. Prep & Preheat

   • Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C).

   • Lightly grease a 12‑cup mini loaf pan or line with paper liners.

2. Make Flax “Egg”

   • In a small bowl, stir flaxseed + water; set aside to thicken (~5 min). ⏱️

3. Soak Oats

   • In a mixing bowl, combine oats + plant milk. Let sit 10 minutes until milk is absorbed.

4. Mix Wet Ingredients

   • To the soaked oats, add applesauce, diced apple, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla, and the flax “egg.” Stir until smooth.

5. Add Dry

   • Sprinkle in cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gently fold until just combined—don’t overmix! 🍥

6. Fill & Bake

   • Spoon batter into mini loaf cavities, filling about ¾ full.

   • Bake 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean and tops are golden.

7. Cool & Enjoy

   • Let loaves rest in the pan 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool.

   • Serve warm with a drizzle of extra maple syrup or a smear of nut butter! 🥜

💡 Tips & Variations

• Chunky Apple: Stir in 2 Tbsp chopped walnuts or pecans for crunch. 🌰

• Fruit Swap: Blueberries or mashed banana are delicious subs! 🍌

• On‑the‑Go: Wrap loaves individually—perfect for busy mornings. 🚗

• Meal‑Prep: Store cooled loaves in an airtight container for up to 4 days, or freeze for a month. ❄️

📊 Nutrition (approx. per mini loaf)

• Calories: ~120 kcal

• Fat: 5 g

• Carbs: 17 g

• Fiber: 3 g

• Protein: 3 g