Description
This Peach Baked Oatmeal is a wholesome and delicious breakfast option combining creamy oats, ripe peaches, and a touch of sweetness from maple syrup and brown sugar. Blended into a thick batter and baked until golden and set, it’s a comforting and nutritious start to your day that’s perfect for two servings.
Ingredients
Baked Oatmeal Base
- 1/2 ripe large banana
- 1 Tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder or almond flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Toppings
- Thinly sliced peaches (about 1/2 peach)
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking your oatmeal.
- Blend Ingredients: Add all the baked oats ingredients — banana, maple syrup, egg, cottage cheese, vanilla, oats, protein powder or almond flour, baking soda, and salt — into a blender. Blend until the mixture is well combined and mostly smooth, though some lumps are acceptable. The batter will be thick.
- Transfer Batter: Pour the blended batter evenly into two ramekins or into one small baking dish, depending on your preference.
- Add Toppings: Arrange the thinly sliced peaches over the batter. Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon evenly on top to add sweetness and flavor.
- Bake: Place the ramekins or baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes. The oatmeal is done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Remove from the oven and let the oatmeal cool inside the oven for 2-3 minutes. Then transfer to a cooling rack and let it cool for an additional 5-7 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute cottage cheese with Greek yogurt for a creamier texture.
- Use almond flour for a gluten-free option instead of protein powder.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of maple syrup and brown sugar to your taste.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated gently in the microwave.
- For added crunch, consider topping with chopped nuts before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
