This sweet yet hearty oatmeal bake is perfect to serve to guests or meal prep for a breakfasts or snacks this week. The individual squares have a cake-like texture yet are packed with healthy goodness.
1cupoatmealold fashioned or rolled (NOT instant or steel-cut)
1/4cupcauliflower ricefrozen, breaking apart any clumps
1/2cupunsweetened almond milkor skim
2itemsegg
1/4cuppowdered sweetenersuch as Truvia, Stevia, or Monk Fruit. You may use sugar but it will change nutritional information and WW points.
1/2tspvanilla extract
1/2tspbaking powder
1cupfrozen blueberriesOther frozen fruit may be used instead. Break or slice any large pieces into small dice. Fresh fruit may also be used.
3TBSPsliced or slivered almondsother nuts may be used instead
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray loaf pan with cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, add all ingredients except blueberries and almonds. Stir to combine.
Pour half the oatmeal mixture into the prepared loaf pan.
Top with half the frozen blueberries.
Pour on the remaining oatmeal mixture.
Top with the rest of the blueberries, then the almonds.
Bake at 350 degrees for 50-55 minutes or until done throughout and a knife inserted in the center comes out mostly clean. (The blueberries will still be moist, but the oatmeal mixture should be set.)
This recipe can be doubled and baked in a 8x8 or 9x9 pan, and made quadrupled and baked in a 9x13 pan.*May use other fruit, or a combination.**May use other nuts or eliminate them.Popular variations I've made so far: