Let me get the ball rolling by saying that if you are looking for a muffin recipe, this is not it. Baked oatmeal is a horse of a different color. In reality, it is more like a bowl of your favorite porridge in a snack like format.
This Baked Oatmeal is not really sweet.
It is chewy and dense.
There is no flour, so is 100% whole grain, which is something many of us are looking for in our daily diets.
But hey, if you like the idea of a breakfast or snack that is completely portable and that can fill you up in the healthiest of ways, this recipe is for you.
Tricks, Hints and Substitutions:
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- Substitute Gluten Free Oats for regular oats.
- Buy whole flax seed and store in the fridge. Mill in small quantities using a coffee grinder and also keep in the fridge.
- For a sweeter result use sweetened applesauce.
- Substitute canned fruit for the applesauce. Simply whir up in the blender and freeze any excess.
- Experiment with other flavor extracts: you may need less of some extracts, such as almond and lemon.
- Omit pumpkin seeds and raisins for fewer calories.
- Substitute any dried fruit for the raisins as well as any nut or seed for the pumpkin seeds.
- Use an ice cream scoop for measuring batter. Mine is 1/3 cup and I fill it generously.
Nutrition in a Nutshell:
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- Oats:
whole grain
good source of carbs, fiber, protein and iron - Flax Meal:
good source of Omega-3 (ALA),fiber and protein - Cinnamon:
antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, anti-microbial, immunity-boosting, cancer and heart disease-protecting abilities
good source of manganese and fiber. - Plant Milks:
Soy milk, for instance, is a good source of plant based protein
Do not contain cholesterol, saturated fat and problematic animal protein found in cow’s milk. - Unsweetened Applesauce:
good source of fiber - Raw Pumpkin Seeds:
good source of carbohydrates, protein and iron - Raisins:
good source of carbohydrates and antioxidants
- Oats:
Vegan Annie’s Handy Kitchen Tips
Recipes don’t have to be complicated and difficult to do a body good.
If we can’t slow down the pace of daily life, at least let us eat nutrition packed snacks on the go.
May all beings be happy and free.
Have you tried adding walnuts?
I also wanted to say we loved your baked oatmeal muffins!
Hi Abby,
I am very happy that you loved the baked oatmeal. I have not tried walnuts, but I am sure that they or any nut/seed would be a great substitute for the pumpkin seeds.
Let me know if you try using them.
Take care,
Anne