Description
This Healthy Baked Oatmeal is a simple, wholesome breakfast made with rolled oats, milk, banana or applesauce, and warming spices. It’s soft, lightly sweet, and perfect for meal prep—slice it, store it, and reheat all week long!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1 egg
- 1 ripe banana, mashed (or 1/2 cup applesauce)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil or butter
- Optional Add-Ins:
- 1/2 cup berries, chopped apples, raisins, or nuts
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, combine oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, egg, mashed banana, maple syrup, vanilla, and melted oil.
- Combine & Bake:
- Stir wet ingredients into dry until just combined. Fold in any add-ins.
- Pour into prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden and firm in the center.
- Cool & Serve:
- Let cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm with a splash of milk or a dollop of yogurt.
Notes
- Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze slices for later.
- Make it vegan with a flax egg and non-dairy milk.
- Use pumpkin purée for a fall twist!
Nutrition
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
