Baked Steel Cut Oatmeal: A Healthy, Vegan, Gluten-Free Breakfast Recipe
Baked Steel Cut Oatmeal is a wholesome and delicious breakfast option that’s perfect when you’re feeling under the weather. This recipe is vegan, gluten free, and incredibly easy to make, featuring steel cut oats baked to creamy perfection with warm spices and optional add-ins like fruits and nuts for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan, Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup Bob’s Red Mill Steel Cut Oatmeal
- 2 cups almond milk
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Add-Ins (choose one or mix)
- 1/2 cup mashed bananas + 1/4 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup strawberries + 1/2 cup blueberries
- 3/4 cup chopped apples + 1/4 cup pecans
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s at the right temperature when your mixture is ready.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the steel cut oatmeal, almond milk, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, and vanilla extract if using. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are well incorporated. The mixture will appear very soupy and wet.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Grease an 8×8 inch baking dish lightly with coconut oil or non-stick spray. Pour the oat mixture into the dish, spreading it evenly to prevent the oats and add-ins from clumping in the center.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 45 minutes. The oats will set but remain creamy, not firm like a bar. It’s normal if the spices appear to stick to the top as it bakes.
- Cool and Stir: Remove the oats from the oven. They will still be slightly soupy after baking. Allow them to cool for 5 minutes to thicken up. Then, gently stir with a spoon to incorporate the top layer spices and achieve a creamy, scoopable texture similar to stovetop cooked oats.
Notes
- The oatmeal will be creamy and scoopable, not firm like baked bars.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite fruits and nuts as add-ins.
- Letting the oatmeal cool slightly before serving helps improve texture.
- This recipe is perfect for meal prep and reheats well in the microwave or stovetop.
- Using steel cut oats provides a chewy texture and hearty flavor.
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