Cracked Oat, Apple & Berry Bake
A hands-off delicious sugar-free recipe that makes eating whole grain oats easy as the oven does all the work: you can double the recipe.
The apple adds a natural sweetness to this recipe which works well made plant-based or with eggs and dairy milk ~ see recipe notes below—a fabulous recipe to use up those not so great apples laying around that you can make in advance.
Cracked Oats are like steel-cut oats – a fibre-rich wholegrain with a natural sweetness and chewy texture. Use either steel-cut or the fabulous locally grown cracked oats from Maine Grains.
- Serves2-3
- Cooks in 40 - 50 mins
- Prep time 15 mins
- 100% Sugar & Sweetener Free
- Prep Ahead
- High Fibre
High fibre foods are an important part of a healthy digestive system. Whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds are high in fibre.
- Anti Oxidants
Anti-oxidant are phytonutrients that can help slow & prevent cellular damage from free radicals that can cause disease. Many plants contain anti-oxidants.
- Heart Healthy
Heart Healthy recipes have lots of whole grains, fruits & vegetables. A diet rich in plant foods, low in refined fatty foods can help lower cholesterol.
Ingredients
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Method
Cracked Oat, Apple & Berry Bake
PREHEAT oven 350 F | 175 C 6 cup capacity glass pyrex or ovenproof baking dish + lid.
GRATE apple directly into baking dish.
WHISK in milk, egg ( or chia seeds) + vanilla, salt, cinnamon, baking powder until well combined. STIR in oats.
SCATTER berries evenly over the oat mix in the baking dish. COVER with a lid, foil or sheet pan to be eco-conscious.
BAKE 40mins until oats are cooked + milk is absorbed. Remove lid and bake 10mins until the top is golden (optional step).
SERVE hot or warm – drizzle with honey or maple syrup if you need the sweetness; a dollop of nut butter, coconut oil or butter to taste.
STORE in the fridge covered – reheat in the oven covered or portion into a saucepan on the stovetop.
Chef tips + Ingredient Swaps + Ideas
OATS – use steel-cut or cracked oats. You can use rolled oats – cooking time will be more like 25-30mins.
MILK – use dairy or plant-based milk; you can use water or juice.
USE COCONUT MILK POWDER – I used ½ cup powder + 1¾ cup hot water – whisked until smooth first.
EGG-FREE SWAP egg for 2 tbsp chia seeds or our Super Seed Mix.
SWAP apple for pear; you might need 2 pears – mash them up with a fork if they are soft.
BERRIES – use whatever you have – frozen berries are great here & more economical – SWAP for ½ cup dried fruit.
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