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.