Ready-to-Go Baked Oatmeal or Oatmeal Bars (GF/V)

Warm up for breakfast at home or cut into squares to take on the go -- Either way, this baked oatmeal recipe will jump start your day with protein, fiber, healthy fats and carbohydrates.

Recipe:

Standard Ingredients:

• 1 medium ripe banana

• 1 1/2 cups milk of choice (recommend almond or soy milk)

• 1-2 T of maple syrup

• 1 t vanilla extract

• 2 T of coconut oil melted (can sub with butter or ghee)

• 2 1/2 cups rolled oats

• 2 t baking powder

• 1 t cinnamon

• 1/4 t salt

Now Make it Your Own!

• 1-2 T of your choosing: chia seeds, flax seeds, hemp seeds, crushed walnuts (I use about 1 T of each)

• 2 T of your choosing: mini dark chocolate chips OR fruit (diced strawberries, blueberries, dried mango)

• Mix in or Drizzle on top 1-2 T of your favorite nut butter!

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees

• In large bowl, mash banana

• Whisk in all Wet ingredients (milk, maple syrup, vanilla, coconut oil)

• Add in all Dry ingredients (oats, baking powder, cinnamon, salt) and stir until combined

• Add in the "Make it Your Own" ingredients and stir

• Lightly spray or use parchment paper to line a cake/loaf pan

• Bake for 36-40min until golden on top

• Let cool

Enjoy!

• Cut into squares and reheat in the morning (add a little yogurt on top for extra protein)

• Cut into squares to pack for an on-the go breakfast or mid morning snack