Baked Oatmeal

Ben Hartung

Baked Oatmeal

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Breakfast

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ripe banana mashed (½ cup)
  • 1 cup soy milk at room temperature
  • ¼ cup almond or peanut butter
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • ¼ cup vegan butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 cups whole rolled oats
  • 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
  • 1 cup blueberries fresh or frozen
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar for topping
  • 2 tablespoons coconut flakes for topping

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease an 8×8-inch or similar baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed banana, milk, almond butter, maple syrup, and melted nutterl. Add the baking powder, cinnamon, and salt and whisk again.
  3. Fold in the oats, ¾ cup of the nuts, and ½ cup of the blueberries. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth into an even layer.
  4. Top with the remaining ½ cup blueberries, the remaining ¼ cup nuts, the brown sugar, and coconut flakes.
  5. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the topping is crisp and the middle is set. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes before serving.