Looking for a healthy, delicious, and energy-boosting breakfast? Try this baked oatmeal recipe, which is perfect for starting your day off right. Packed with nutritious ingredients like oats, fresh fruit, and nuts, this dish offers a tasty way to fuel up. It’s also highly versatile and can be customized with different fruits and sweeteners to suit your taste. Best of all, preparing it in a 100% natural ceramic bowl adds extra health benefits by ensuring your food stays free from harmful chemicals and enhances the flavor and texture.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup oats
- 2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 2 medium eggs
- 60 ml honey, agave, or maple syrup
- 1 mashed banana or 30 g unsweetened applesauce
- 30 g unsalted butter (optional), melted and slightly cooled
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
How to Make Baked Oatmeal:
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 180ºC (350ºF) with the fan on.
- Mix the Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk all the ingredients together until well combined. Ensure that dry ingredients like oats and baking powder are evenly mixed with the wet ingredients.
- Bake the Mixture: Pour the mixture into an oven-safe ceramic bowl and bake for 35 minutes, or until the center appears almost set. The result should be a soft and slightly fluffy oatmeal.
- Cool: Allow the oatmeal to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve: If desired, top with yogurt for added creaminess.
Health Benefits of Baked Oatmeal
This dish is rich in oats, which are high in soluble fiber that helps reduce cholesterol and improve digestion. Oats also provide slow-releasing carbohydrates, offering sustained energy throughout the morning. Mixed berries are packed with antioxidants and vitamin C, supporting the immune system and protecting against free radicals. Walnuts add healthy fats and omega-3s, which benefit heart and brain health. By choosing dairy-free milk and natural sweeteners, you can adapt this recipe to various dietary preferences.
Why Use 100% Natural Ceramic Cookware?
Cooking with 100% natural ceramic cookware is a smart choice for recipes like this. Ceramic is non-reactive, meaning it won’t leach harmful chemicals or metals into your food, especially with acidic ingredients like berries or vanilla. Additionally, ceramic heats evenly, ensuring that your oatmeal cooks consistently and retains its soft, fluffy texture. And remember, if you’re looking for an oven-safe dish for this recipe, your regular KUOKO ceramic bowl will work perfectly, providing all the benefits of clean, healthy cooking.
Why Make This Recipe?
- Quick and Easy: This dish comes together in less than 10 minutes of prep time, making it ideal for busy mornings.
- Nutritious and Satisfying: With fiber-rich oats, protein-packed nuts, and antioxidant-loaded berries, this baked oatmeal offers a balanced and nourishing meal.
- Versatile and Customizable: You can tailor it with your favorite fruits, nuts, and sweeteners to fit your dietary needs and preferences.
- Ceramic Cookware Benefits: Using natural ceramic ensures that your food stays free from toxins while enhancing flavor and preserving nutrients.
This baked oatmeal is not only easy to make but also packed with health benefits. Whether you’re new to baked oatmeal or a long-time fan, you’ll love how the creamy, delicious flavors come together. Plus, using ceramic cookware takes this dish to the next level of clean, healthy cooking. Take care of yourself and your loved ones!
