Sourdough Baked Oatmeal

Warm, hearty and deliciously comforting, oatmeal made with sourdough starter is a healthy breakfast option that’s sure to make your taste buds happy. This is a great way to use sourdough discard!

Not only is it packed with nutrients like fiber, vitamins, and minerals, but it’s also full of flavor due to the sourdough starter that gives this dish its unique twist.

Plus, you can customize it to your own tastes by adding various fruits or nuts and changing up the spices. Start your day off right with a bowl of delicious Baked Oatmeal.

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Why You’ll Love It

1. With just a few simple steps and ingredients, you can whip up a batch of delicious baked oatmeal in no time flat.
2. Oatmeal made with sourdough discard is full of essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber to keep you feeling full and energized throughout the day.
3. You can easily customize this dish by adding various fruits or nuts or changing up the spices.

Ingredients Needed

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A sourdough starter is a living yeast culture made from a mixture of flour and water. It adds flavor, nutrition, and complexity to your oatmeal. Feel free to use active starter or discard in this recipe!

Eggs provide structure for the oatmeal and help it to rise. If vegan, you can substitute applesauce or mashed bananas as an egg binder.

Milk adds richness and gives the oatmeal its creamy texture. Feel free to use your favorite milk alternative if desired.

Applesauce imparts a subtle sweetness and provides moisture to the oatmeal. It can be substituted with mashed banana or pumpkin puree for flavor variations.

Coconut Oil, Avocado Oil, or Melted Butter are the ingredients that give the oatmeal its buttery flavor and golden-brown crust. Choose whichever oil or butter you prefer for baking purposes!

Baking Powder is a leavening agent helps the oats rise in the oven so they don’t turn out dense and heavy when baked.

You’ll need just a small amount of coconut sugar or maple syrup to sweeten up the oatmeal without making it too cloyingly sweet.

How to Store Baked Oatmeal

• Storing: You can store your baked oatmeal in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
• Reheating: To reheat your baked oatmeal, simply pop it into a toaster oven for a few minutes until heated through.
• Freezing: If you have leftovers, you can also freeze them for up to 3 months. To do this, simply place the oatmeal in an airtight freezer-safe bag or container and thaw when needed!

Variation Options for Baked Oatmeal

• Feel free to add 1 cup of fresh or frozen fruit such as blackberries, blueberries, or raspberries. You can also add diced apples or pears.
• You can also make pumpkin puree baked oatmeal, use pumpkin puree, and add 1-2 tablespoons of pumpkin spice.
• To add a little more nutrition, you can add a 1/4 cup of chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, hemp hearts, or ground flax.

FAQs

Reasons to Make Baked Oatmeal

• Baked oatmeal is a great way to use up any extra oats or other ingredients you have lying around the kitchen.
• Enjoy a delicious make-ahead breakfast that can be enjoyed all week long.
• You can customize your oatmeal with different flavors and add-ins to keep it exciting.
• It’s a nutritious and balanced meal packed with protein, fiber, healthy fats, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
• Baked oatmeal is easy to store, reheat, and freeze, making it an ideal meal for busy mornings!
• Takes only 30 minutes to prepare with minimal effort.
• Versatile and convenient option that can be eaten hot or cold as breakfast or snack.
• Satisfy sweet tooth cravings with mix of chocolate chips, coconut flakes and more.
• Perfect for vegan diets with replacements like applesauce and nut milks available.
• Heart healthy meal thanks to its combination of carbohydrates and protein content.
• Keeps you energized throughout the day due to its balanced nutrient profile.

Best Tips for Making Oatmeal That is Baked

Making baked oatmeal is a simple and delicious way to enjoy a nutritious breakfast. Here are some tips for perfecting your own baked oatmeal recipe:

• Use the right type of oats for your recipe. Each type of oats (quick oats, steel cut oats, or rolled oats) can provide different textures to the finished dish, so decide which will work best for you ahead of time.
• If using sourdough starter, dissolve it in equal parts warm water before adding it to the bowl.
• Let the finished product cool before cutting or serving, this helps ensure that all of the liquid is absorbed into the oatmeal before eating.
• For an extra special treat, top with yogurt or nut butter before serving!

More Sourdough Recipe

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