BAKED OATMEAL

This No-Flour, No-Sugar Oatmeal Breakfast Bake is a nutritious, energy-dense start to the day that proves healthy eating can be incredibly indulgent. Featuring a dense, chewy texture reminiscent of a soft granola bar, this bake uses the natural starches in whole oats and the binding power of a creamy liquid base to create a satisfying, cake-like slice. It is a “prep-ahead” masterpiece, perfect for busy mornings when you need a wholesome, grab-and-go meal that keeps you full until lunch.

Ingredients

• The Dry Base:

  • 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (not instant oats).

  • 1 tsp baking powder.

  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon.

  • $1/2$ tsp salt.

• The Liquid Binder:

  • 2 cups milk (dairy or unsweetened almond/oat milk).

  • 2 large eggs, beaten.

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract.

  • $1/4$ cup unsweetened applesauce or mashed banana (for natural sweetness).

• The Topping:

  • $1/2$ cup chopped walnuts or pecans.