Flaxseed Baked Oatmeal (Quadrupled)

🍓 Flaxseed Baked Oatmeal (Quadrupled)

Servings: 24 | Prep Time: 15 minutes | Bake Time: 35–40 minutes

Ingredients

✅ 8 cups rolled oats

✅ 4 tablespoons ground flaxseed + 12 tablespoons water (to replace 4 eggs)

✅ 4 teaspoons baking powder

✅ 2 teaspoons cinnamon

✅ 1 teaspoon salt

✅ 5 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)

✅ 1 cup maple syrup or honey

✅ 4 teaspoons vanilla extract

✅ 8 tablespoons (½ cup) melted coconut oil (or butter)

✅ 4 cups fruit, chopped or pureed (if using from canned, reserve drained liquid to adjust consistency after mixing all ingredients)

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a large 9x13-inch baking dish (or two 8x8-inch pans).

2. Prepare flax eggs: In a small bowl, combine the ground flaxseed and water. Let it sit for 5 minutes until it thickens.

3. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.

4. Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together milk, maple syrup, vanilla, melted coconut oil, and the prepared flax eggs.

5. Combine: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until combined. Fold in the berries.

6. Bake: Pour into the prepared dish and bake for 35–40 minutes until the top is golden and the center is set.

7. Cool and serve: Let it cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing. Enjoy warm or cold!

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Optional Add-Ins:

✨ 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans)

✨ 1 cup chocolate chips

✨ 1 cup shredded coconut

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Here's the approximate nutritional data per serving (based on 24 servings):

🍽️ Calories: ~165 kcal
🥚 Protein: ~3.7 g
🍞 Carbs: ~22.8 g
🥑 Fat: ~7.8 g

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