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Soft Baked Oatmeal Squares
Whip up these soft-baked Blueberry Oatmeal Squares for a nourishing breakfast! Packed with juicy blueberries, ripe bananas, and wholesome oats, these squares are a perfect blend of sweetness and nutrition.
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Ingredients
- 2 bananas, ripe, small
- ¼ cup apple sauce, unsweetened
- 2 tbsp maple syrup, dark, pure
- 1 tsp vanilla extract, pure
- 5 cardamoms, green, seeds only, crushed
- 2 eggs, medium size, beaten
- 1 cup rolled oats, old fashioned oats (rolled oats vs. quick oats: what's the difference?)
- ⅓ cup blueberries, fresh, washed, dried,
- 2 tbsp walnuts, plain
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper. Allow some overhang for easy removal later.
- In a large bowl, mash bananas with a fork.
- Add applesauce, maple, vanilla, cardamom and eggs and mix with a whisk, spatula or spoon.
- Add rolled oats and blueberries - reserving a few for the top. Carefully combine, being mindful not to over-mix.
- Once the ingredients are mixed, transfer the mixture to the loaf pan. Use the back of a spoon to gently flatten the top.
- Sprinkle the top with the saved blueberries, some oats and chopped walnuts.
- Send to bake (middle shelf) for 30 minutes.
- Once baked, remove the oatmeal loaf from the pan and set it aside to cool at room temperature. Then cut it into six square slices and enjoy.
Notes
Tips and substitutions
- Ripe Bananas for Sweetness: Opt for the ripest bananas available to achieve that perfect sweetness level in your recipe.
- Vegan Option: For a vegan twist, swap out eggs with flax eggs—it's a simple yet effective alteration.
- Fruit Variations: Experiment with different fruits like strawberries, apricots, or rhubarb to add diverse flavours to your squares.
- Chocolate Indulgence: Elevate the richness by tossing in a handful of dark chocolate chips or cacao nibs for that extra depth.
- Individual Portions: Use a muffin pan to create individual baked oatmeal cups, perfect for easy grab-and-go breakfasts.
- Spice It Up: Garnish your squares with spices like ginger powder or pumpkin pie spice to impart a flavorful kick.
- Tantalizing Toppings: Let your creativity soar! Consider toppings like chopped almonds, pecans, shredded coconut, chia/hemp seeds, or chocolate chips for added texture and flavour.
- Mug-Friendly Variation: Simplify with a mug version! Pour half the mixture into a microwave-safe mug and cook for 2-4 minutes on high power for a quick individual serving.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 163kcal (8%)Carbohydrates: 27g (9%)Protein: 5g (10%)Fat: 5g (8%)Saturated Fat: 1g (5%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 55mg (18%)Sodium: 23mg (1%)Potassium: 273mg (8%)Fiber: 3g (12%)Sugar: 11g (12%)Vitamin A: 112IU (2%)Vitamin C: 5mg (6%)Calcium: 35mg (4%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
Keep in mind that the nutritional values provided are approximations and suggestions, and might fluctuate depending on ingredient variations, portion sizes, and recipe adjustments. This nutrition facts table cannot account for your individual needs. Your body — including your hunger and satiety cues — change daily. It's perfectly fine to eat more or less on different days. Instead of letting food guilt take over, consider mindful eating.
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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