Description
This kid-friendly cherry almond oatmeal bake is a simple and delicious breakfast or snack. It’s easy to make and a great way to get some fruit and fiber into your kids.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/4 cup melted butter or coconut oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cherries, pitted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the oats, almonds, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter or oil, almond extract, and egg.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Gently fold in the cherries.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the oatmeal is set and the top is golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute other berries for the cherries.
- Add a sprinkle of extra almonds on top before baking for extra crunch.
- This bake can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8th of bake
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg