Description
This baked oatmeal is a healthy and delicious breakfast option that combines old fashioned rolled oats, sweet potato, and warming spices, topped with crunchy pecans.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 1 cup mashed sweet potato
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup (plus more for serving)
- 1 Tablespoon ground flaxseed
- 1 Tablespoon coconut oil (melted)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ¼ cup brown sugar or coconut sugar
- ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 2 Tablespoons old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 Tablespoon coconut oil (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Spray an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, mix together the oats, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt. Stir to combine.
- Add in the milk, sweet potato, maple syrup, flaxseed, coconut oil, and vanilla to the bowl. Stir well to combine.
- Carefully pour the oatmeal mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Mix together the topping ingredients in a small bowl and sprinkle over the oatmeal mixture.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the top is golden and the center is set. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Portion and serve.
- Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- To reheat the whole baked oatmeal, cover with foil and reheat in a 350°F oven for about 20 minutes. For individual portions, set toaster oven to 350°F and bake for 5-10 minutes or reheat in the microwave for 1 minute.
Notes
- This dish can be customized by adding various nuts, fruits, or seeds based on your preference.
- For extra sweetness, drizzle with additional maple syrup before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg