This Baked Oatmeal without Eggs is an easy 30-minute breakfast made with wholesome ingredients like oats, nuts, pumpkin puree, and warming spices. It's ideal for meal prep and freezing, and is naturally vegan and gluten-free!
⅓cupraw pecans or another nut/seed of choice(optional)
Instructions
If you haven't already, go ahead and prepare your flax egg by mixing in a small bowl 2 tablespoons of ground flax seeds with 4 tablespoons of water. Set it aside for 5 minutes to thicken.
To a large bowl, add the wet ingredients- flax egg, pumpkin puree, oil, and plant milk. Add the sugar and mix until well combined.
2 flax eggs, 1 cup pumpkin puree, 1 ½ cup plant milk, 1 tablespoon neutral oil of choice, ⅓ cup sugar
Next, add the dry ingredients - rolled oats, salt, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and raw pecans. Stir until they are well mixed.
2 cups rolled oats, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, ¼ teaspoon salt, ⅓ cup raw pecans or another nut/seed of choice
Pour the oat mixture into the baking dish. Top with more raw pecans if desired. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden.
Let it cool for 10 minutes before serving. Top with yogurt (either vegan or regular) and some more cinnamon if desired (all optional).
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Storage
Fridge: Let the baked oatmeal cool to room temperature. Transfer to a container and cover with a lid. Save in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Freezer: Let the baked oatmeal cool to room temperature. Transfer to a container, layering parchment paper between each layer of oatmeal to prevent it from sticking. Cover with a lid. Freeze for 3 months. Let it thaw before reheating or serving.
To re-heatPreheat the oven to 350ºF (180ºC). Transfer the baked oatmeal to a baking sheet and bake for 5-10 minutes or until warm.