how to make the best baked oats in the microwave

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water reduces cost.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: applesauce

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative, while applesauce adds moisture.

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is natural and lower in calories, while brown sugar is cost-effective.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Seeds provide similar crunch and nutrition at a lower price.

Start with 2/3 cup of oats and add to the blender.

Add 1/4 cup of pumpkin puree (or banana) to the blender.

Pour in 2/3 cup of almond milk.

Add 1 tablespoon of pure maple syrup.

Include 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.

Add 1 tablespoon of cacao powder and a tiny bit of peppermint extract.

Mix in 1 teaspoon of baking powder and 1 teaspoon of chia seeds.

Blend all ingredients until smooth.

Pour the mixture into a microwave-safe bowl.

Add chocolate chips and mix well.

Microwave for 2 minutes and 30 seconds.

For the next recipe, chop fresh fruit (strawberries and blueberries).

In a blender, add 1/2 cup of oats and the fresh fruit (do not mix in the blender).

Add 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and 1/2 banana to the blender.

Pour in 1/2 cup of almond milk and 1 tablespoon of maple syrup.

Blend until smooth and pour into a microwave-safe bowl.

Add more fresh fruit on top and microwave for 2 minutes and 30 seconds.

For a no-blender option, mix 1/2 cup of oats, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1/2 cup of almond milk, 1 tablespoon of maple syrup, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract in a bowl.

Add blueberries and mix well.

Microwave for 2 minutes and 30 seconds and top with fresh blueberries, honey, and peanut butter.

For another recipe, chunk up 1 banana and add to the blender with 2/3 cup of oats, 2/3 cup of almond milk, 1 teaspoon of chia seeds, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon of maple syrup.

Blend until smooth and pour into a bowl.

For the cinnamon roll topping, mix 1 teaspoon of coconut sugar, 1 tablespoon of peanut butter, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon together and set aside.

Microwave the oats for 2 minutes and 30 seconds, then add a swirl of oat-based yogurt and the crumble topping on top.

For the final recipe, blend 1/4 cup of pumpkin puree, 1/2 cup of oats, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1/2 cup of oat milk, 1 tablespoon of maple syrup, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon of chia seeds.

Pour into a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 2 minutes and 30 seconds.

Slice up a banana and drizzle peanut butter on top.

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