Blueberry coconut baked oatmeal
Oatmeal has become very popular in recent years and for good reason. Oatmeal is full of goodness. It also has a special type of fibre: beta-glucans. These fibres bind cholesterol, bile salts and fatty acids, which lower the cholesterol level. These fibres are also soluble and they absorb a lot of moisture in the digestive tract. Combined with the slow-released carbohydrates it contains this means that you feel full for longer. It is also a rich source of magnesium.
This recipe makes 8 servings.
INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons ground flaxseed + 6 tablespoons warm water
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2 cups whole rolled oats
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½ cup slivered almonds
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½ cup hemp seeds
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? cup coconut flakes
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¼ cup brown sugar or coconut sugar
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon cinnamon
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¾ teaspoon sea salt
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¾ cup Vanilla Almond Breeze Almondmilk Unsweetened, at room temp
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¼ cup maple syrup
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3 tablespoons melted coconut oil
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1 banana, chopped
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1 cup strawberries, sliced
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½ cup blueberries
INSTRUCTIONS
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Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8x8-inch (or similar) baking dish with cooking spray.
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In a small bowl, combine the flaxseed and warm water and set aside to thicken for about 5 minutes.
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Reserve 2 tablespoons of the almonds, hemp seeds and coconut flakes and set aside. In a large bowl combine the oats, the remaining almonds, hemp seeds and coconut flakes, and the baking powder, cinnamon, brown sugar and salt.
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In a medium bowl, combine the almond milk, maple syrup and coconut oil and whisk to combine. Stir in the flaxseed mixture and blend until smooth.
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Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients and stir to combine.
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Layer the bananas and strawberries in the baking dish and spread the oat mixture on top. Sprinkle with the blueberries and the reserved almonds, hemp seeds and coconut flakes.
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Bake for 40-50 minutes or until the top is crisp and the middle is set. I find it easiest to wedge a knife in and make sure the middle has thickened nicely. Remove and let cool for 15 minutes before serving.
Serve this with ice for a lovely dessert.