No-Sugar Apple Oatmeal Bake

No-Sugar Apple Oatmeal Bake

Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 30-35 mins | Total Time: 40-45 mins
Servings: 4-6

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (100g) oats (rolled or quick)

• 3 medium apples, grated or finely chopped (skin on for fiber)

• ½ cup (120ml) water (or unsweetened almond milk for creaminess)

• 1 ripe banana, mashed (natural sweetener)

• 100g (3.5oz) dried blueberries (unsweetened)

• 100g (3.5oz) raisins (unsweetened)

• 1 tsp cinnamon (optional)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a small baking dish.

2. Mix: In a bowl, combine oats, grated apples, mashed banana, water, dried fruit, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt. Stir well.

3. Bake: Spread mixture into the dish and bake for 30-35 mins until golden and set.

4. Serve: Enjoy warm or cold! Top with extra banana slices or a dollop of Greek yogurt if desired.

Why It Works:

• No sugar: Sweetness comes from banana, apples, and dried fruit (their natural sugars concentrate when baked).

• No flour: Oats bind everything together.

• Fiber-rich: Keeps you full and supports digestion.

Variations:

• Add nuts/seeds for crunch (e.g., walnuts, chia seeds).

• Swap blueberries/raisins for other unsweetened dried fruit (apricots, cranberries).

Let me know if you’d like adjustments! 😊🍏