Baked Oatmeal

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp coconut sugar
• 2 tbsp flaxseed meal
• 3 tbsp dried fruit
• 0.25 cup maple syrup
• 1.75 cup milk
• 0.25 cup neutral oil
• 2 cup oat
• 0.25 tsp salt
• 0.667 cup shredded coconut
• 0.667 cup slivered almond
• 5 tbsp water

Method

1. 1.

   Preheat oven: to 175 C and grease a baking dish with coconut oil.

2. 2.

   Prepare flax eggs: in a medium-size mixing bowl by mixing flaxseed meal and water and let rest for 5 minutes.

3. 3.

   Add shredded coconut: to a bare baking sheet and bake until just slightly golden brown – about 3-4 minutes. Watch carefully as it browns quickly. Set aside.

4. 4.

   To a large mixing bowl,: add oats, almonds, half of the toasted coconut (reserve the rest for serving), dried fruit, coconut sugar, and salt. Stir to combine.

5. 5.

   Add: maple syrup and non-dairy milk to the flax eggs and whisk thoroughly to combine. While whisking, pour in the coconut oil and whisk thoroughly to combine. Add wet to dry and mix.

6. 6.

   Pour: oatmeal into prepared dish and bake for 37-40 minutes, or until slightly golden brown and firm in the middle. Then increase heat to 400 degrees F (204 C) and bake 5-8 minutes more to brown the edges and crisp the top.