Berry Oatmeal Bake
Jump to RecipeVegan, Gluten Free and Dairy Free
This recipe is ridiculously easy and perfect for many reasons. First and foremost, it tastes so yummy and the thick baked texture makes it taste like a dessert. Secondly, it’s full of amazing, nourishing ingredients that will fuel your body and mind. It contains protein, healthy fats, fiber and all sorts of vitamins. Third, baked oatmeal makes great leftovers! I love making this oatmeal for breakfast on Sundays because I get to enjoy it for breakfast on Monday and Tuesday. (Let’s be real, there’s no way it’ll last until Wednesday). Top with additional berries, bananas, almond butter, some maple syrup + more. Easy, delicious and 100% nutritious.
Health Benefits:
- Fiber-Rolled oats, flax seed and apple sauce are all filled with fiber which can help with digestion and going to the bathroom.
- Antioxidants- Rolled oats and berries are also full of antioxidants which are a great way to boost your immune system.
- Healthy fats- thanks to flax seed, chia seeds, coconut oil and almond milk this recipe is full of Omega 3’s and healthy fats which help with brain health.
- Balanced blood sugar- I through some cinnamon into this recipe to help with balancing blood sugar and also give it some flavor.
How to make?
This recipe is SO easy to make eat immediately or save for later. It’s as simple as you can get when it comes to a prepped breakfast or snack. You start by adding all of you dry ingredients to a large bowl, mixing those together and then setting aside. Next you add all your wet ingredients to a bowl, mix until well combined. Add your wet ingredients in with your dry ingredients, mix well and then fold in your mixed berries. Transfer to your baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes. Let cool and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Ingredients you’ll need:
- ground flax seed
- gluten free rolled oats
- baking powder
- sea salt
- ground cinnamon
- coconut sugar
- chia seeds
- no sugar added apple sauce
- coconut oil
- vanilla extract
- almond milk
- mixed berries
Berry Oatmeal Bake
Equipment
- 8×8" square pan
- Mixing Bowl
- rubber spatula
Ingredients
- 2 flax eggs (2 tablespoons flax seed mixed with 5 tablespoons of water- sit for 5 minutes to congeal)
- 2 cups gluten free rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/3 cup coconut sugar
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1/4 cup no sugar added apple sauce organic
- 2 tablespoons melted then cooled coconut oil
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 cup mixed berries fresh or frozen
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9×9 baking pan with coconut oil and set aside. Make flax eggs by combining 2 tablespoons of flax seed with 5 tablespoons room temperature water. Whisk and set aside to congeal.
- Add all dry ingredients in a large bowl. Combine oats, baking powder, sea salt, cinnamon, coconut sugar and chia seeds. Mix well and set aside.
- Add all wet ingredients to a small bowl. Combine apple sauce, coconut oil, vanilla, almond milk and flax eggs. Mix well and add to your dry ingredients.
- Once you’ve added your wet ingredients to your dry ingredients, mix until just combined and then fold in your berries. Pour your mixture into your 9×9 baking pan and evenly spread until mixture reaches each corner. Level out with a rubber spatula and place in oven to bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Serve warm with your favorite toppings. Refer to notes below for some ideas. Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to one week.
Notes
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Until next time,
stay sweet.
-Ashley