Cranberry Orange Baked Oatmeal
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Cranberry Orange Baked Oatmeal
Description
Cranberry Orange Baked Oatmeal is made by combining eggs, oil, maple syrup, orange juice, and vanilla with gluten-free rolled oats, orange zest, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and cranberries. The mixture is baked until the edges are golden and the center is set, yielding a soft yet firm baked oatmeal with a subtle citrus aroma and tart bursts from the cranberries. The optional glaze, made by mixing confectioners' sugar with orange juice, adds a lightly sweet and tangy topping that complements the oatmeal’s flavors.
With its balanced sweetness and slightly chewy oats, this baked dish can be served immediately in a bowl or cooled and cut into squares for convenient portions. It fits well as a nourishing breakfast or a wholesome snack, especially when topped with a bit of extra syrup or honey for added sweetness.
For storage, the baked oatmeal keeps covered in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days, and can be frozen in individually wrapped bars for up to three months. Reheating can be done either in the oven or microwave, making preparation flexible for busy mornings.
Ingredients
- 2 egg large
- 3 tablespoons avocado oil or melted cooled coconut oil, or light olive oil
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup or honey
- ¼ cup orange juice
- 1 ¼ cups milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract or almond extract
- 2 ¼ cups gluten-free rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon orange zest zest of 1 medium orange
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon salt fine sea salt
- 1 cup Cranberry fresh or frozen
Glaze Topping (optional)
- 1/2 cup confectioners sugar
- 2 teaspoons orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375ºF and grease 9×9 baking dish (or similar size).
- Whisk Wet Ingredients: In large bowl whisk together eggs, oil, maple syrup, orange juice, milk and vanilla extract.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Add in rolled oats, orange zest, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Fold in cranberries.
- Bake: Transfer batter to prepared baking dish and bake for 35-40 minutes or, until edges are golden and middle is set. You can serve immediately bowl style, or wait about 20 minutes to serve as squares.
- Make Glaze: In a small bowl, mix together powdered sugar and orange juice until desired consistency is reached. Drizzle over baked oatmeal.
- Serve this cranberry orange baked oatmeal with your favorite toppings, a little extra maple syrup or honey and enjoy!
Notes
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days to maintain freshness and texture.
- Freeze individual bars wrapped in plastic and stored in a freezer bag for up to 3 months for convenient future meals.
- Reheat single portions in a 350ºF oven or microwave; reheat a full pan covered with foil in the oven to warm evenly.
- Nutrition information may vary slightly depending on the choice of milk and whether the glaze is used.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 9Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 192 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/9 | |
| Calories | 192kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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