Description
A comforting and flavorful gluten-free baked oatmeal featuring tart cranberries and bright orange zest, perfect for a wholesome breakfast.
Ingredients
2 large eggs
3 tablespoons avocado oil, or melted cooled coconut oil, or light olive oil
1/4 cup pure maple syrup or honey
1/4 cup orange juice
1 1/4 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract or almond extract
2 1/4 cups gluten free rolled oats
1 tablespoon orange zest (zest of 1 medium orange)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
For the Glaze (optional): 1/2 cup confectioners sugar
For the Glaze (optional): 2 teaspoons orange juice
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch (or similar size) baking dish.
Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, oil, maple syrup (or honey), orange juice, milk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Step 3: Add the gluten-free rolled oats, orange zest, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and sea salt to the wet ingredients. Stir until everything is just moistened. Be careful not to overmix.
Step 4: Gently fold in the fresh or frozen cranberries into the oat mixture.
Step 5: Pour the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Spread it out with a spoon or spatula if needed.
Step 6: Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the oatmeal is set, golden brown around the edges, and the top springs back when lightly touched.
Step 7: While the oatmeal bakes, prepare the optional glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the confectioners sugar and orange juice until smooth. If too thick, add a tiny bit more orange juice; if too thin, add a bit more sugar.
Step 8: Remove the baked oatmeal from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Drizzle with the orange glaze, if desired, before serving warm.
Notes
For a dairy-free option, ensure you use a non-dairy milk. If you prefer a less sweet oatmeal, you can slightly reduce the maple syrup. The optional orange glaze adds a lovely touch of sweetness and extra orange flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 45mg