Vegan Baked Oats
Serving Size: 8 people
DESCRIPTION
This vegan baked oatmeal recipe is packed with fiber-rich oats and heart-healthy flaxseeds, making it a perfect choice for a balanced breakfast. Customize with your favorite fruits, nuts, seeds, or even chocolate chips with a drizzle of your favorite nut butter. Perfect nutritious breakfast ready to go on busy mornings.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 ½ cups rolled oats old fashioned
- 1 cup plant milk (I used cashew milk) lukewarm
- 6 tablespoon maple syrup
- 3 tablespoon coconut oil melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoon flax seed (milled) ground
- ¼ cup water warm
Examples of add-on Ingredients
- ¼ cup chocolate chips vegan
- ⅓ cup fresh berries
- ⅓ cup apples chopped
- ¼ cup dry fruit
- 3 tablespoon shredded coconut unsweetened
- ¼ cup raw nuts
- 3 tablespoon nut butter
- 2 tablespoon hemp or chia seeds
METHOD
- Preheat oven to 350℉.
- To make the flax eggs - Combine warm water and flax seed ground in a medium size mixing bowl. Set aside for 15 minutes till it forms an egg-like consistency.Note: To warm up your water - Just microwave it for 30 seconds.
- Then add melted coconut oil, plant milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon to the flax eggs. Whisk all together.Note: To warm up your milk - Microwave it for 1 minute in then give it a quick stir.
- Whisk in baking powder, and then fold in the oats. Once your oats are mixed in, you can fold in any add-on ingredients you prefer. - I added mini chocolate chips.
- Lightly coat a baking dish with coconut oil, and then pour in the oat mixture in the baking dish. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes.
- Let it cool down for 10 minutes. Then serve it with your desired toppings. - I like drizzling it with peanut butter.
NOTES
- Don't skip the flax egg: This acts as a binder and helps hold everything together.
- Experiment with add-ins: This recipe is incredibly flexible. Don't be afraid to try different combinations of fruits, nuts, and seeds in your vegan baked oatmeal.
- Choose the right oats: Old-fashioned rolled oats provide the best texture for vegan baked oats.
- Check your baking powder: Before you start mixing, make sure your baking powder is fresh for the best rise.
- Cool before cutting: Cooling before cutting will help your baked oats hold their shape.
NUTRITION
Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 190mg | Potassium: 174mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 83IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 133mg | Iron: 2mg
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