Dark mornings are definitely easier to face with a breakfast this good.
These apple pie baked oats from Niall Kirkland are a delicious way to start your day. Warm, sweet, and packed with protein, you’ll enjoy every spoon and be full right through to lunch.
This recipe makes enough for 4 portions and can be kept in the fridge for a few days, so you can always batch-make your oat base and bake them fresh each morning to minimise the prep needed (and maximise your time spent in bed).Makes 4Ingredients
- 4 cooking apples (Granny Smith)
- 1 splash water
- 2 tbsp. maple syrup
- ½ tsp. cinnamon
- 200 g rolled oats
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 2 scoops Impact Whey Protein (Vanilla)
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 300 ml milk
- 1 pinch brown sugar (for dusting)
- 1 pinch cinnamon (for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 180°C/360°F.
First, peel and core the apples, then dice them into small chunks — keeping aside 12 thin slices for toppings later.
Transfer the apple chunks to a saucepan, then add the water, maple syrup, and cinnamon, and cook on a low-medium heat for 10-15 minutes, until the liquid reduces and apples are soft.
Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, vanilla protein, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the milk.
Once apples are cooked, divide between 4 oven-proof ramekins, then top with the oat mixture. Add three apple slices on top each one, then sprinkle with brown sugar and a pinch of cinnamon.
If baking all straight away, place the ramekins on a baking tray and bake for 10-12 minutes. Alternatively, you could batch make these baked oats but then cook individually so they’re fresh each morning – just cover and keep refrigerated for up to 3 days.
Nutritional info per serving:
| Calories | 362 |
|---|---|
| Total Fat | 6g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 60g |
| Protein | 16g |
Lauren is an English Literature graduate originally from the South. She’s always loved swimming, has discovered the power of weight training over the past few years, and has lots of room for improvement in her weekly hot yoga class.
On the weekends she’s usually cooking or eating some kind of brunch, and she enjoys trying out new recipes with her housemates – especially since shaking off student habits, like mainly surviving off pasta. Above all, she’s a firm believer in keeping a balance between the gym and gin.
Find out more about Lauren’s experience here.
