Almond Baked Oatmeal (GF, WFPB, Vegan, Oil-Free)
Many baked oatmeal recipes call for for fruit, like mashed bananas at least, and sometimes I don’t have a ripe banana or even frozen ones to use. This baked oatmeal recipe uses only pantry ingredients–you can even use shelf-stable milk or substitute water if you needed to.
Nutrition Qualities of Almond Baked Oatmeal
Although delcious, this is not a white flour-and-butter-croissant with powdered sugar and a few slivered almonds on top. Made with whole grains, flax seed, almonds, soy milk and just enough maple syrup, this is as close as you can get to a flaky, powdery pastry while still eating whole foods.
I love this baked oatmeal because it has some healthy fats in it from the almond flour. Children especially need those fats and calories, and sometimes it’s hard to get enough when they’re not eating animal products or handfuls of nuts and seeds. It’s also got lots of fiber from the oats and flax seed.
Nuts are incredible for your health! They can lower inflammation, cholesterol, and high blood pressure. They provide so many important minerals and nutrients. If you don’t love nuts, use almond flour in your baking to get that nutrition in. It makes things tender without butter.
How Can I Make This Higher In Protein?
For the most protein, make this with soy milk, and add a little protein powder to it. You can’t even taste it if you use 3 tablespoons or less. I think powdered almond butter would make a good addition (like PB Fit but with almond butter), but I haven’t ever bought it or tried it. And then, serve it with more soy milk on top.
Can I Add Other Toppings?
Yes, you can add berries on top (fresh or frozen) either before you bake it or in your serving dish as you eat it. You could add chocolate chips, chopped dates, or any other nut, seed, or dried fruit.
Can I freeze Almond Baked Oatmeal?
You sure can freeze it! You can freeze the whole pan or individually wrap the bars for a single serving in the future, just a 20-second microwave blast away.
Can I Make this Nut-Free?
You could skip the slivered almonds on top, but the almond flour is key here for the flavor and texture. For a nut-free baked oatmeal, try my Lemon Berry Baked Oatmeal.
More Oatmeal Recipes
I have lots of other oatmeal recipes. I honestly can’t imagine life without oats! It’s our breakfast staple. Check out some of these other oat recipes.
Healthy Banana Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies
Cherry Oatmeal Bars (using fresh or frozen cherries)
Almond Baked Oatmeal
Equipment
- 1 8x8 inch pan
Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cup rolled oats
- 2/3 cup almond flour (or almonds ground fine in blender)
- 1 cup soy milk or other plant milk
- 2 teaspoons almond extract
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 tablespoons ground flax seed mixed with 4 tablespoons water or substitute flax and water with 4 tablespoons yogurt
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons vanilla protein powder (optional)
- 2 tablespoons slivered almonds for topping
For Serving
- my kids love eating this with soy milk and berries on top
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare the pan by lining it with parchment paper or greasing it.
- In a large bowl, stir together the dry ingredients. Add the wet. Stir well.
- Pour into the pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle with slivered almonds.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, until firm to the touch. Let cool at least 10 minutes to set up more.
- Serve as bars or in a bowl with milk or yogurt on top. You can add berries, other chopped fruit, or more maple syrup, too.
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