I’m not a big fan of traditional oatmeal, but I do love baked oatmeal. It’s simple, hearty and loaded with nutrients.
Traditional oatmeal is a little mushy and dull for my taste (I crave it once or twice a year, but that’s it). Baked Oatmeal is quite different, it’s soft, a bit chewy and super filling. So, if you don’t love oatmeal, you might want to give baked oats a try.
This Cherry Baked Oatmeal is sweetened with fruit and a bit of coconut sugar. I wanted to keep this recipe as healthy and appetizing as possible, so it’s not overly sweet. But if you like things on the sweeter side, serve it with a drizzle of maple or date syrup. I like to serve it warm with a big dollop of coconut yogurt and fresh berries. YUM!
The combination of cherries, orange zest, freshly grated ginger, vanilla and almonds is truly delicious! This wonderful breakfast has rolled oats, flaxseeds and almonds. It’s nourishing and super tasty at the same time, it’s the perfect way to start the day. Or to finish it, because this oatmeal recipe can also be a healthy dessert, it would be amazing with a little coconut whipped cream or a big scoop of nice cream.
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Cherry Baked Oatmeal
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups unsweetened almond milk
- ½ cup apple sauce
- 2 Tbsp almond butter
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups rolled oats – gluten-free, if necessary
- 1 ½ cups cherries, pitted and roughly chopped
- ¼ cup toasted almonds,* roughly chopped
- ¼ cup coconut sugar – or brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp ground flaxseed
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp finely grated orange zest
- 1 tsp finely grated ginger
TO SERVE:
- Fresh cherries, berries or your favorite fruit.
- Unsweetened coconut yogurt
- Date syrup
- Toasted Almonds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F / 175 C. Grease a 9 x 9 - inch (23 x 23 cm) baking dish with a little olive or coconut oil.
- Add almond milk, apple sauce, almond butter and vanilla extract to a big bowl. Whisk thoroughly until everything is combined.
- Add the rest of the ingredients: oats, cherries, almonds, coconut sugar, flaxseed, baking powder, orange zest and grated ginger. Stir to combine.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and bake for 30 – 40 minutes. Until the top is slightly golden and the middle is set.
- Let cool for 10 – 15 minutes before serving.
- Serve with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!
- You can store leftovers in the fridge for 5 – 6 days or freeze them for up to a month. You can reheat it in the oven (or microwave) with a little added milk to moisten it.