BLENDED BAKED OATS 5 WAYS

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If you've never blended oats before baking them--you're missing out. The end result is a light, fluffy, almost cake-like texture that feels more like dessert than breakfast. This recipe is a base to start from--you can tailor it any way you wish, with any spices, flavorings, extracts, nuts, fruits, etc. The 5 different flavor variations listed are only the beginning! The possibilities are endless!

Provided by Kim

Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Cereals Oatmeal Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 30

Ingredients

2 cups rolled oats
1 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
½ cup unsweetened almond milk
⅓ cup pure maple syrup
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
2 tablespoons dried cranberries
1 tablespoon chopped walnuts
¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
2 tablespoons sweetened flaked coconut
1 tablespoon sliced almonds
⅛ teaspoon almond extract
2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons dried cherries
1 tablespoon semisweet chocolate chips
3 tablespoons fresh blueberries
1 teaspoon maple syrup
½ teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons raisins
1 tablespoon chopped walnuts
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon, or as needed
pinch of ground cloves
pinch of ground allspice

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 5 8-oz ramekins.
Combine rolled oats, Greek yogurt, almond milk, maple syrup, eggs, vanilla extract, almond extract, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a blender. Blend on high speed until batter is smooth, 1 to 2 minutes.
To one ramekin, add pumpkin puree, cranberries, walnuts, and pumpkin pie spice. To the second ramekin, add sweetened coconut, sliced almonds, and almond extract. To the third ramekin, add cocoa powder, cherries, and chocolate chips. To the fourth ramekin, add blueberries, maple syrup, and lemon zest. To the fifth ramekin, add raisins, walnuts, cinnamon, cloves, and allspice.
Divide batter evenly between the prepared ramekins. Carefully stir each ramekin individually until all additional ingredients are thoroughly incorporated. Place ramekins onto a baking sheet.
Bake until tops spring back lightly when touched, 30 to 35 minutes. Allow to cool 10 minutes before serving. Alternately, cool completely, cover, and place into the refrigerator or freezer for later. Re-warm before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.2 calories, Carbohydrate 54.6 g, Cholesterol 157.8 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 13.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 580.1 mg, Sugar 25.8 g