Almond Baked Oatmeal
This simple baked oatmeal is not only delicious, but it's ideal for times when you don't have a ripe banana or other fruits that most baked oatmeal recipes call for. It's just pantry ingredients, and it's a hit with kids and adults alike.
Servings 8 squares
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.
