Banana Bread Baked Oats

I have to ask myself "Am I eating breakfast or dessert?"  Think warm gooey chocolatey banana bread. No need to wait an hour for banana bread to bake, here is your quick fix!   And bonus, this Banana Bread Baked Oats are both gluten and dairy free. 

INGREDIENTS FOR OATS:

1/2 cup gluten free oats

1/2 banana

1 tsp baking powder

1 scoop plant based vanilla protein powder

1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk

1 tsp pure vanilla extract

2 tbsp maple syrup

dash of cinnamon

FOR TOPPINGS:

banana slices

dairy free mini chocolate chips (I use Enjoy Life brand)

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven at 350F.  Blend all oat ingredients in a blender until creamy.

2. Pour into into oven safe baking dish(s).  I personally use two Corningware 7 oz baking dishes.

3. Top with banana slices and mini chocolate chips, Bake for about 20 minutes.  Enjoy!

Wild Blueberry Baked Oats

It's a cross between a giant soft blueberry muffin and sweet blueberry pie!  Always in season, because these are made with Wyman's frozen wild blueberries, which have twice the antioxidants than regular blueberries. This Wild Blueberry Baked Oats is made with gluten free ingredients and can be topped with banana ice cream or eat it by itself!

FOR OATS:

1/2 cup gluten free oats

1 scoop vegan vanilla shakeology

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 tbsp maple syrup

dash of cinnamon

FOR FILLING:

1 cup wild blueberries

1/4 freshly squeezed lemon (juice & zest)

1 tbsp arrowroot powder

1 tsp coconut sugar

Directions:

1.  In a bowl, combine all the filling ingredients, set aside.

2. Mix all the oat ingredients in a blender.

3. Pour oat mixture into oven safe baking dish(s).  I personally use two Corningware 7 oz baking dishes.  So I poured 1/4 of the mixing into the bottom of each dish, saving the rest for the top layer.

4. Pour blueberry filling mixture into baking dish(s).  Pour remaining oat mixture over the top of the blueberry filling mixture. 

5. Bake 350F for about 20 minutes. Enjoy!

Hot Chocolate Baked Oats

These hot chocolate baked oats are a cozy and quick breakfast option! They're made with simple ingredient, are dairy and gluten free. So fluffy and cake-like DROOL!

Ingredients:

1/2 cup gluten free oats

1/2 banana

1 cup unsweetened almond milk

1 scoop vegan chocolate shakeology

1/4 tsp baking soda

1 tsp pure vanilla extract

1 tsp maple syrup

1 tbsp cocoa powder

dairy free chocolate chips (I use Enjoy Life)

vegan mini marshmallows (I use Dandies) 

Directions:

1. Add all ingredients (except the chocolate chips & marshmallows) into a blender and blend until fully combined.

2. Pour mixture into oven safe baking dish(s).  I personally use two Corningware 7 oz baking dishes.

3. Top with chocolate chips, bake for 350F for about 10 minutes.  Top with marshmallows, bake for an additional 10 minutes.  Then put under the broiler about 2 minutes to toast the marshmallows. Let it sit to cool for about 5 minutes. Enjoy!

Birthday Cake Banana Bread Bars

Birthday Cake Banana Bread Bars, yes, we're doing that!   You will enjoy every last bite of these cake-like banana bread bars. If you like anything birthday cake or banana bread flavored, this will be your new obsession - TRUST ME!

Ingredients:

3 spotty bananas

2 cups oat flour (oats blended into flour)

2 eggs

1/4 cup coconut sugar (use 1/2 cup if not adding the frosting)

1/4 cup oil (I used coconut oil)

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/4 tsp sea salt

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 cup sprinkles

Frosting:

2 tbsp vegan butter (softened)

3/4 cup powdered sugar

Milk of choice ( I used unsweetened almond milk) start with a splash and add until you reach desired consistency)

sprinkles 

Directions:

1. Preheat oven 350F and line an 8x8 cake pan with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, mash bananas with a fork.  Then add all ingredients except the sprinkles and combine well.

3. Stir in the sprinkles and pour into cake pan.

4. Bake for 40 minutes.  Let cool completely, add frosting and sprinkles.  Enjoy!

Spaghetti Squash Boats

A simple way to add veggies to your meals is use a vegetable as the base of your dish.  And these Spaghetti Squash Boats are a simple 5 ingredient recipe! This stringy squash has that pasta feel and tastes delicious!

Ingredients:

Spaghetti Squash

Marinara (I used one jar of Rao's brand)

Shredded cheese of your choice (I used mozzarella Violife brand)

Chicken sausage (I used Sweet Italian Style Alfresco brand)

Spinach (optional)

Directions:

1. Cut spaghetti squash in half and remove the seeds. To make it easier to cut, poke a few holes in the squash and microwave for 5 minutes before using a knife to slice lengthwise down both sides.

2. Spray with olive oil.  Place halves face down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and use a fork to poke more holes in the skin (allows for the steam to escape when cooking)

3. Bake at 400F for 40 minutes until strands release easily from the side of the squash but not so long that they are mushy.

4. While the squash is cooking, saute the sausage.  

5. Allow squash to cool, then using a fork scrap strands from the side of the squash.

6. Between the two boats, divide the marinara, cooked sausage and 1 cup of chopped spinach.  Mix together. 

7. Top each boat with cheese, return boats to the oven.  Cook for about 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.  ENJOY!

"Oreo" Baked Oats

Say “hello” to the perfect take on a breakfast staple that feels like you’re actually having dessert. This gluten-free, dairy-free treat tastes like an oreo cookie, but is loaded with nutrients and contains all the ingredients you’d use in a regular bowl of oatmeal.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup gluten free oats

1/2 banana

1 cup unsweetened almond milk

1 scoop vegan chocolate shakeology

1/4 tsp baking soda

1 tsp pure vanilla extract

1 tsp maple syrup

1 tbsp cocoa powder

4 oz coconut milk yogurt 

1 tsp powdered sugar or honey

1 gluten free "oreo" (I use Glutino brand)

Directions:

1. Add all ingredients (except the yogurt, sugar or honey & oreo) to a blender and blend until fully combined.

2. Pour mixture into oven safe baking dish(s).  I personally use two Corningware 7 oz baking dishes.

3. Bake for 350F for about 17-20 minutes.  

4. While the oats are baking mix together the yogurt, sugar or honey. 

5. Remove oats from oven and let cool for about 5 minutes, then top with icing and crushed up "oreo". Enjoy!

Brownie Baked Oats

When I saw #BakedOats trending on social media. I thought yes please, I have tons of baked oatmeal recipes to share. It’s gluten-free, dairy-free, low in sugar, and contains a solid amount of protein— making it an amazing breakfast, snack, or even dessert option!

Ingredients:

1/2 cup gluten free oats

1/2 banana

1 cup unsweetened almond milk

1 scoop vegan chocolate shakeology

1/4 tsp baking soda

1 tsp pure vanilla extract

1 tsp maple syrup

1 tbsp cocoa powder

dairy free chocolate chips

Directions:

1. Add all ingredients (except the chocolate chips) to a blender and blend until fully combined.

2. Pour mixture into oven safe baking dish(s).  I personally use two Corningware 7 oz baking dishes.

3. Top with chocolate chips, bake for 350F for about 17-20 minutes.  Enjoy!

NOTE:

• Time will vary with the size of baking dish used.  Add more baking time if you use one baking dish.  Could be up to 30 minutes in the oven.
• Egg is optional, just makes the oats a lot more fluffy.