Baked Steel Cut Oatmeal
- Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Made in one bowl ... one! I'm ready to clean a small kitchen.
- It is full of nutrients. Iron oats are slightly processed oats so they are full of fiber and other essential nutrients.
- The perfect breakfast preparation meal! I like to do a lot on the weekends and enjoy a healthy breakfast all week.
Steel Cut Oatmeal vs. Rolled Oats
To begin with, let's get the basics together! Steel cut oats are a slightly processed type of oats. Oat groat (oat whole grain ") is simply cut into two or three parts to obtain oat cut steel. Because they are lightly processed, they absorb more fluids and take longer to cook / immerse than coagulated oats.
Oats wrapped in steamed oat groats are then steamed. This processing allows the rolled oats to be immersed in the liquid more quickly, which is why traditional oats do not need to be cooked at all.
When it comes to diet, there is only a small difference in nutrition. Iron ore and old / rolled oats both have the same amount of fiber, protein, calories, and other nutrients. I personally do not find one type of oatmeal better than another. I often choose steel cut oats and rolled oats for breakfast.
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Here's What You Need
Steel cut oats - a small oats that is highly processed and has an amazing chewy texture. It takes longer to cook than chopped oats but it is worth it! I like to use Bob's Red Mill steel cut oats.
chia seeds - add healthy fats and fiber to this recipe and help to combine oatmeal together. If you do not have chia seeds in hand, feel free to swap them with ground flaxseed or regular egg if you do not need this recipe to be vegan!
maple syrup - pure maple syrup is a perfect natural sweetener that can be used with baked oatmeal in my opinion!
coconut oil - make sure you use unreasonable coconut oil. I have bought several types of coconut oil before, but Nutiva organic extra virgin coconut oil is my favorite.
cinnamon - add spices and perfect flavor to oatmeal.
vanilla - flavor enhancer.
sea salt - blends all flavors together.
sweet almond milk - any milk without milk works but I used sweet almond vanilla milk. You can make your own by following my homemade almond milk recipe. I recommend that you allow this to reach room temperature before mixing for best results.
pecans or walnuts - any kind of nuts that work on this oatmeal but I like to use pecans or walnuts! Peanuts add a delicious flavor and texture to oatmeal, but you can avoid them.
bananas - you will mix one banana to mix with the rest of the dough and fill the oatmeal with slices of banana. Add the delicious natural flavor and banana flavor to the recipe.
How to Make Baked Steel Cut Oatmeal
Making baked oatmeal is so easy! Start by mixing one banana in a large bowl using a fork. Combine oats, chia seeds, maple syrup, coconut oil, cinnamon, vanilla and sea salt. Next, add the almond milk and half of the nuts, then wrap everything until combined.
Sprinkle 8x8 pan with cooking spray or grease with coconut oil. Pour the oatmeal mixture into a baking dish and spread the remaining nuts and slices of banana on top. Bake at 375ºF for 50-60 minutes. Oatmeal is made when the surface is golden brown and the center is cooked - you can put a toothpick in the center to check! If it is small gooey, it needs a lot of cooking time.
What to Do With Baked Oatmeal
This recipe is a basic way to cook breakfast or brunch. A delicious dessert alone, can also be paired with a variety of breakfast cereals! Here are some ideas:
- Baked Egg Muffins or Egg White Bites (Starbucks Copycat)
- Light Fruit Salad or Mint Fruit Salad
- How to Make a Perfect Mimosa or Easy Bellini
- Cold Brew Coffee or Iced Matcha Latte
How to Store and Refresh
This baked oatmeal is a great food preparation recipe. You can keep it in an airtight container for 4-5 days or in the fridge for up to 3 months. When freezing, I recommend cutting the oatmeal into portions, wrapping each one in plastic and putting the pieces in a large refrigerator bag. Each feed makes it easy to reheat.
Reheat the baked oatmeal pan: cover with foil and reheat in the oven at 350ºF for about 20 minutes or until warm.
Reheat individual parts: set oven or toaster oven at 350ºF and bake for 5-10 minutes. You can also heat in the microwave for 1 minute. When it's warm, add your toppings and enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I replace the chia seeds with something else?
If you do not need this recipe to be vegan, you can replace the chia seeds with 1 normal egg. You can also use ground flaxseed or skim the binder completely. I found that baked oatmeal still turns well without using a binder.
What can I use instead of coconut oil?
You can skip coconut oil or replace it with some oil, melted butter (or ghee) or appleauce or peeled banana on top.
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What if I don't like bananas?
You can swap peeled bananas into apples, pumpkin puree or mashed potatoes. I can start with 1/3 cup as part of a single activated banana. You can easily skip the banana slices on top or alternate with other options ... berries, nuts / seeds, chocolate chips, etc. The diversity of flavors is endless!
What if I have a allergy to nuts?
Feel free to skip the nuts together or replace them with seeds like pepitas or sunflower seeds!
My baked oatmeal turned sour. What's going on?
This recipe is soft, but it should not be too complicated. Make sure the processed bananas are not overcooked or that this may add extra liquid. If yours turns out to be gooey or soggy, you may need to cook it longer.