Simple Baked Oatmeal Lower Fat
Start your day with a wholesome and satisfying twist on breakfast: Simple Baked Oatmeal Lower Fat. This recipe combines heart-healthy rolled oats, unsweetened almond milk, and naturally sweetened applesauce to create a comforting, better-for-you baked dish. Enhanced with the warmth of cinnamon and a touch of maple syrup, this lower-fat version of a classic breakfast favorite is customizable with fresh or frozen berries and optional chopped nuts for added texture and flavor. Ready in just 45 minutes, this easy baked oatmeal is perfect for meal prep, offering six servings of golden, tender goodness. Serve it warm with a drizzle of syrup or a dollop of yogurt for a nourishing start to your day or as a weekday grab-and-go option.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Rolled oats
- 2 cups Unsweetened almond milk (or any non-dairy milk)
- 1 large Egg
- 0.25 cup Maple syrup (or honey)
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Fresh or frozen berries
- 0.25 cup Chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking dish with cooking spray or a small amount of oil.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, ground cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Stir well to ensure the dry ingredients are evenly distributed.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond milk, egg, maple syrup, unsweetened applesauce, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until fully incorporated.
Gently fold in the berries and, if using, the chopped nuts, being careful not to overmix.
Pour the oatmeal mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the mixture is set in the center.
Allow the baked oatmeal to cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing into portions and serving.
Serve warm as-is or with a drizzle of additional maple syrup, a splash of almond milk, or a dollop of yogurt.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1305 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.3 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.5 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 220 mg | 73% | |
| Sodium | 1502 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 202.5 g | 74% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.8 g | 106% | |
| Total Sugars | 69.4 g | ||
| Protein | 42.9 g | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.3 mcg | 32% | |
| Calcium | 1154 mg | 89% | |
| Iron | 12.6 mg | 70% | |
| Potassium | 1740 mg | 37% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
