Stop Eating Boring Breakfast! 2 Healthy Baked Oatmeal Recipes That Are Better Than Dessert

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is cost-effective.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pecans

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds provide a nut-free option.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: dried apricots

Dried apricots are often less expensive.

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.

In a small bowl, mix ground flaxseed and water. Set aside for 5 minutes to thicken. This makes a flax egg.

In a large bowl, add in your plant-based milk, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, flax egg, and vanilla. Whisk together to combine well. Then, add in rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, salt and nutmeg and whisk again. Add the grated carrots, apple, lemon zest, and, if using, the nuts and dried fruit. Stir again to evenly combine.

Pour into your baking dish and bake for 35-40 minutes. Let cool for 10–15 minutes before serving.

Optional cream cheese drizzle: Whisk yogurt, maple syrup, and lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle over the baked oatmeal once it’s cooled.

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