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This Hot Cross Bun Baked Oatmeal is creamy, full of flavour and vegan! Either bake it in individual sized ramekins or bake a big batch; it couldn't be easier to whip this delicious, Easter treat up.
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Hot Cross Bun Baked Oatmeal

This Hot Cross Bun Baked Oatmeal is creamy, full of flavour and vegan! Either bake it in individual sized ramekins or bake a big batch; it couldn't be easier to whip this delicious, Easter treat up.
Course Breakfast
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Author Annie N

Ingredients

  • FOR THE BAKED OATMEAL:
  • 3 cups (240g) rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup (82g) raisins, sultanas or currants, or a mixture. I did half sultanas and half raisins
  • 2 tbsp mixed peel
  • 1/3 cup (66g) light brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground allspice/mixed spice
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 cup (70g) applesauce
  • 2 tbsp vegan butter, melted (or dairy butter)
  • 1 1/2 cups (180ml) non dairy milk, I used oat milk. You can use dairy milk too
  • FOR THE CROSS:
  • 2 1/2 tbsp non dairy Greek Style yoghurt, you can use dairy too
  • 2 tsp golden syrup
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 180C/350F and spray 4 individual sized dessert dishes with cooking spray. I used dishes about the width of a ramekin, but slightly taller. If you want to make ramekins, this mixture will make 6. Alternatively, bake in an 8x8 square inch pan.
  • Place the oats, sultanas/raisins, mixed peel, sugar, spices, salt and baking powder into a medium sized bowl and toss to combine.
  • Add in the applesauce and melted butter and stir until combined. Add the milk and mix for 2-3 minutes. To begin with all the oats will just look damp, but keep mixing and they will start to become creamy and soft.
  • Once the mixture is soft and creamy, divide between your prepared ramekins/dishes. Alternatively, spread into a greased 8x8 inch square pan. Fill the ramekins level, smoothing the oats, so no big lumps of fruit are poking out.
  • Place in the oven for 18-22 minutes, until golden and the oats feel firm and springy to the touch.
  • Leave to cool for at least 15 minutes before digging in. If you're adding the cross, you'll need them to be properly cool or the yoghurt will run.
  • To make the cross: whisk Greek Style yoghurt, golden syrup and cinnamon together in a small bowl. Place in a small Ziploc bag, close the bag and snip one corner off of the bag. Pipe a cross on each ramekin of oatmeal.
  • Hot Cross Bun Baked Oatmeal will keep covered, in the fridge for 4 days, at room temperature for 3. Best served warm or at room temperature. You can reheat the oats in the microwave for 30-45 seconds.