Description
A cozy and nutritious baked oatmeal that combines the flavors of coffee cake, perfect for chilly mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups almond milk
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted (optional)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (for streusel)
- 1/4 cup flour (for streusel)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish with coconut oil.
- Mix together the rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl, letting the warm spice aroma fill the air.
- Combine the almond milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and melted coconut oil in another bowl. Stir gently until well mixed.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and give it a gentle stir until just combined—try not to over-mix!
- Fold in the chopped pecans gently, imagining the crunchy bites waiting to be enjoyed.
- Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish and spread it evenly, feeling the comforting weight of the oats.
- Combine brown sugar and flour for the streusel topping in a small bowl, and sprinkle it generously over the oatmeal mixture.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is set and golden brown.
- Allow to cool briefly, then cut into squares and serve warm.
Notes
Store leftovers tightly covered in the fridge for 3-5 days. Warm slices in the microwave for a quick breakfast or snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg