Oats are a wholesome item that can be included in your diet. Oats may taste better and have a different texture when baked, but this does not greatly alter their nutritional content. Oats can be included in your diet in a delightful and practical way with baked goods.
Some suggestions for integrating baked oats into your diet are to mix them into smoothies, use them as a garnish on yoghurt or oatmeal bowls, or bake them into bread or muffins.
Here are five mouthwatering baked oats recipes to add to your menu in the coming year.
1. Blueberry Baked Oats
Blueberry baked oats is a healthy and delicious breakfast option. Here is a recipe for delicious blueberry baked oats:
Ingredients:- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup milk (any kind will work)
- 1 beaten egg
- 1 tablespoon melted butter or coconut oil
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- Zest of one lemon
- Preheat your oven to 180 C
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, milk, egg, and melted butter or coconut oil
- Stir in the blueberries and lemon zest
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown
- Serve hot and enjoy!
2. Chocolate Cherry Baked Oats
Here is a recipe for delicious chocolate cherry baked oats:
Ingredients:- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup milk (any kind will work)
- 1 beaten egg
- 1 tablespoon melted butter or coconut oil
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup pitted and chopped fresh or frozen cherries
- Preheat your oven to 180 C
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, milk, egg, and melted butter or coconut oil
- Stir in the chocolate chips and cherries
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown
- Serve hot and enjoy!
3. Baked Oatmeal Breakfast Bars
Baked oatmeal breakfast bars are a great grab-and-go breakfast option. Here is a recipe for you to try:
Ingredients:- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk (any kind will work)
- 1/2 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1/4 cup melted butter or coconut oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mix-ins (such as chopped nuts, dried fruit, or chocolate chips)
- Preheat your oven to 180 C
- In a mixing bowl, add oats, salt, and baking powder
- In a separate bowl, mix all the wet ingredients such as maple syrup, honey, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and coconut oil
- Combine the wet and the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl and mix until thoroughly combined
- Pour the mixture into an 8 by 8 inch greased pan and smooth the top with a spatula
- Bake for 30 minutes or until the edges are set and it is golden brown
- Cut the bars into squares and allow them to cool before serving
4. Carrot Cake Baked Oats
Here is a recipe for delicious carrot cake baked oats:
Ingredients:- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup milk (any kind will work)
- 1 beaten egg
- 1 tablespoon melted butter or coconut oil
- 1/2 cup grated carrots
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 2 tablespoons chopped pecans
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Preheat the oven to 180 C
- In a mixing bowl, add milk, melted butter, eggs, and oats
- Add in the raisins, cinnamon, grated carrots, pecans, and nutmeg
- Pour the combined ingredients into a baking pan and bake for 30 minutes or until the top slightly turns golden brown
- Serve hot
5. Savory Baked Oats
Here is a recipe for savory baked oats:
Ingredients:- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup milk (any kind will work)
- 1 beaten egg
- 1 tablespoon melted butter or coconut oil
- 1/2 cup grated cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped cooked turkey bacon
- 1/4 cup diced cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/4 cup chopped scallions
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Preheat the oven to 180 C
- In a mixing bowl add together eggs, melted butter or coconut oil, and oats
- Add in the bacon, cherry tomatoes, scallions, bell peppers, and grated cheese
- Sprinkle a little bit of salt and pepper to taste
- Add the mixture into a greased baking pan or dish and bake for 35 minutes
- Serve piping hot and enjoy
Key Takeaway
A variety of toppings and additions can be added to baked oats to make the dish more individualized to your preferences. To make a new flavor combination every time, experiment with various fruit varieties, nuts, seeds, and spices.
They are a better option than classic baked products like croissants and muffins, which are sometimes loaded with sugar and calories. You can make a filling breakfast that is healthier overall and lower in sugar by starting with oats.