Description
This Coffee Cake Baked Oatmeal combines the comforting flavors of classic coffee cake with the wholesome goodness of oats, applesauce, and maple syrup. Featuring a sweet cinnamon streusel topping, this baked oatmeal makes for a delicious, fiber-rich breakfast or brunch option that’s easy to prepare and great for meal prep.
Ingredients
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For the Oatmeal:
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ยฝ teaspoon cinnamon
- ยผ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk of choice
- ยฝ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ยผ cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
For the Streusel Topping:
- 2 tablespoons almond flour
- 2 tablespoons rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
- ยฝ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or butter, softened
Instructions
- Preheat & Prep: Preheat your oven to 375ยฐF (190ยฐC) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the old-fashioned oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Stir to mix evenly.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, unsweetened applesauce, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and egg until smooth.
- Assemble: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly until combined. Spread the oatmeal mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Make Streusel: In a small bowl, mix together the almond flour, rolled oats, coconut sugar, cinnamon, and softened coconut oil or butter, forming a crumbly topping. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the oatmeal in the baking dish.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the top is golden brown and the oatmeal is set.
- Serve & Enjoy: Allow the baked oatmeal to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy it warm or store leftovers for convenient meal prep.
Notes
- Use any milk of choice, such as dairy, almond, oat, or soy milk, depending on dietary preferences.
- The streusel can be sweetened with coconut sugar or brown sugar based on availability and taste preference.
- This dish is great for meal prep and can be refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for longer storage.
- For a vegan version, substitute the egg with a flax egg or chia egg and use plant-based milk and butter substitutes.
- Optional add-ins include chopped nuts, dried fruits, or fresh berries for extra texture and flavor.
