Naturally sweetened with fruit, these baked oats are bursting with flavor and pack a nutritious punch with heart-healthy ingredients like fresh avocados, berries and oats. Whip up a batch at the beginning of the week and fuel the whole family with a satisfying and nourishing breakfast to kickstart the day.
This recipe from the Hass Avocado Board is an American Heart Association Heart-Check Certified Recipe.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups unsweetened soy milk
- 1 ripe banana
- 1/2 ripe, fresh avocado (halved, pitted, peeled)
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh or frozen, mixed berries
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. degrees. Spray a 9x9-inch square baking dish with non-stick spray.
- In a large bowl, combine the oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a food processor, combine the milk, banana, avocado, egg and vanilla.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture. Fold in 1 1/2 cups of the berries, reserving the last 1/2 cup for topping.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the top is nicely golden. Remove from the oven and let cool. Slice into 12 pieces and serve warm.