This is another version of baked oats that comes together in the blender and bakes up faster than it takes to get my husband out of bed these days :). I use almond butter as a safe option in our home, but any seed or nut butter would work...or dare I say it? Cookie butter :) I use traditional rolled oats for this version, but steel cut, gluten-free, or quinoa flakes would all work nicely. If you're making your own dairy-free milk, the pulp is an easy mix-in in this recipe. I have mixed in oat pulp, and sunflower seed pulp and both had worked nicely. I didn't even adjust the recipe, it works either way (you may need a longer baking time if your pulp is very wet though). Mix in some dairy-free chocolate chips and dried cranberries and you'll be starting your day with a smile.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup rolled oats
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1/4 cup almond butter (or any safe nut/seed butter)
1 very ripe banana
1 chia egg (flax works too, or an egg if they are safe for you)
5 medjool dates, pitted
1 tbs maple syrup (optional)
3/4 favourite dairy-free milk (I use oat for this one)
Optional mix-ins:
1/4 cup dried fruit (cranberries are so good here, but any dried fruit would work)
1/3 mixed dairy-free chocolate chips (we love a combo of safe white chocolate and mini chips in this house)
1/4 cup milk pulp, just throw it in with the rest of the ingredients and blend
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350F
Spray a glass loaf pan with cooking spray and set aside
Using a high-powered blender, combine all the ingredients except your mix ins (unless you are using a pulp which you can totally toss in with everything) and blend until a smooth batter is formed. Fold in mix-ins if using.
Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Bake for approximately 30 mins, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Since this version is plant-based, I actually prefer it to be slightly under in the middle but you can choose your preference. If using egg, make sure it's baked through :)
Serve in individual bowls with a splash of dairy-free milk and a pinch of sea salt. Cookies and milk for breakfast, y'all :)
