Meal Prep Baked Oatmeal: Your Easy & Healthy Breakfast Solution
Looking for a quick, healthy, and delicious breakfast that you can meal prep for the week? Look no further! This baked oatmeal recipe is incredibly easy to make, completely customizable, and perfect for busy mornings. Plus, it’s naturally gluten-free and can easily be made dairy-free.
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Why You’ll Love This Baked Oatmeal
- Meal Prep Friendly: Make a batch on Sunday and enjoy it all week long.
- Customizable: Add your favorite fruits, nuts, and spices.
- Healthy & Nutritious: Packed with fiber, protein, and essential nutrients.
- Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free Options: Easily adapts to different dietary needs.
- Easy to Make: Simple instructions and minimal ingredients.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- 2 cups milk of choice (oat milk recommended for dairy-free)
- ½ cup maple syrup (or raw honey)
- 1/3 cup almond butter (or other nut butter of choice)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups gluten-free rolled oats
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- Pinch of salt
- Toppings: sliced bananas, sliced strawberries, fresh blueberries, dark chocolate chips (or your favorite toppings!)
How to Make Meal Prep Baked Oatmeal
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the milk, maple syrup (or honey), almond butter, and vanilla extract.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Add the gluten-free rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, chia seeds, and salt to the wet ingredients. Combine well.
- Pour into Baking Dish: Pour the mixture into a greased or lined 8” x 8” baking dish.
- Bake: Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35-45 minutes, or until golden brown and set.
- Cool & Top: Let the baked oatmeal cool slightly before adding your favorite toppings, such as sliced bananas, strawberries, blueberries, and dark chocolate chips.
- Enjoy! Serve warm or cold. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Tips & Variations
- Dairy-Free: Use oat milk, almond milk, or any other plant-based milk.
- Vegan: Use maple syrup or agave nectar instead of honey.
- Nut-Free: Substitute sunflower seed butter or tahini for almond butter.
- Add Protein: Mix in a scoop of protein powder before baking.
- Spice it Up: Add a pinch of nutmeg, ginger, or cardamom for extra flavor.
- Fruit Combinations: Try apples and cinnamon, berries and lemon zest, or peaches and ginger.
Enjoy Your Delicious Meal Prep Baked Oatmeal!
This recipe is perfect for a quick and easy breakfast that you can enjoy all week long. Don’t forget to experiment with different toppings and flavors to find your favorite combination!
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