Why do I need to soak the steel-cut oats overnight for this recipe?

Soaking the steel-cut oats in water for several hours or overnight helps to reduce cooking time and achieve a more tender texture when baked.

What gives this baked oatmeal its unique flavor?

The unique flavor comes from the combination of sweet dried apricots, rich almond butter, bright fresh ginger, and aromatic orange zest.

Can I bake this oatmeal in a single dish instead of ramekins?

Yes, the recipe notes that you can use an 8-inch x 8-inch baking dish as an alternative to four ramekins.

What kind of almond butter works best for this recipe?

The recipe calls for 1/3 cup of smooth or chunky natural almond butter, so either texture will work well to incorporate its richness into the oats.

How should I store leftover Baked Almond Butter and Apricot Oatmeal?

Once cooled, store any leftover baked oatmeal in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days, and reheat gently.

11 years ago

Baked Almond Butter and Apricot Oatmeal
[Vegan, Gluten-Free]

AO By: Annie Oliverio

Author Bio

Annie Oliverio's recipes are all plant-based, and many are free of oil and refined products... Read More

Build your own custom collections — save, add notes, customize and print!

Order with Instacart Download Our App

Close-up of baked almond butter and apricot oatmeal served in a ramekin, garnished with slivered almonds and fresh orange zest.

For brands

Want to reach our audience?

Partner with One Green Planet →Not a brand? join our membership!

Discover more recipes with these ingredients

Baked Almond Butter and Apricot Oatmeal [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

The origins of this recipe come from my month-long peanut butter and jelly blog posts in honor of Vegan Month of Food — a yearly blogging event where vegans from all over the world commit to sharing at least 20 vegan-centric recipes, articles, information, and commentary during the month of... Read More

Ingredients You Need for Baked Almond Butter and Apricot Oatmeal [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

1 cup uncooked gluten-free steel-cut oats
2 cups water
1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped into small pieces
1 Tbsp. fresh ginger, grated or minced
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. dried ginger
Pinch salt
1/3 cup smooth or chunky natural almond butter
Zest of 1/2 an orange
1/2 cup non-dairy milk
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
Slivered almonds for garnish, optional

Build your own custom collections — save, add notes, customize and print!

Order with Instacart Download Our App

How to Prepare Baked Almond Butter and Apricot Oatmeal [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

Combine the steel-cut oats and 2 cups water in a medium-sized saucepan and let sit for several hours or overnight.
Place 4 ramekins on a small baking pan and preheat oven to 350-degrees. You can also use an 8-inch x 8-inch baking dish.
Bring the oats/water to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until oats are tender, about 10 minutes. Add more water if the mixture becomes too dry. Stir in the ginger, apricots, cinnamon, almond butter, salt, and orange zest. When the almond butter is fully incorporated, remove the oats from the heat and stir in the milk and orange juice.
Divide the oat mixture between the 4 ramekins or scrape into the baking dish and bake for 10 minutes. Sprinkle oatmeal with slivered almonds, if using.