Easy Baked Oatmeal

SERVES 6

Ingredients  

2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon sea salt

2 cups milk of choice , I like using unsweetened almond milk

¼ cup maple syrup

1 large egg, or 1 Tablespoon of ground flaxseed

1 Tablespoon melted coconut oil

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 ripe bananas, sliced OR ½ cup unsweetened applesauce

1 ½ cups chopped pecans, divided OR your choice of mix-ins (a blend of nuts, fruit and/or chocolate)

Instructions 

• Preheat the oven to 180 and spray an 8×8 inch square baking dish with cooking spray.

• In a large bowl, mix together the oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.

• Add in the milk, maple syrup, egg, coconut oil, vanilla and bananas. Stir to combine.

• Add in 1 cup pecans and mix to combine.

• Carefully pour oatmeal mixture into the prepared baking dish.

• Scatter the remaining pecans across the top.

• Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the top is nicely golden. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Portion and serve. Drizzle each portion with maple syrup if you want it a bit sweeter.

ADD 170G PLAIN GREEK YOGHURT AND 1/2 CUP BERRIES OF CHOICE TO THIS DISH TO UP THAT PROTEIN AND COMPLETE YOUR MACROS FOR BREAKFAST!

Nutrition

Serving: 1/6 recipe | Calories: 380kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 348mg | Potassium: 201mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 12g