Banana Coconut Baked Oatmeal
This Banana Coconut Baked Oatmeal is packed with fiber and protein for a healthy, hearty breakfast. This easy recipe is vegan, gluten-free, and sweetened with a ripe banana. No added sugar and only 250 calories per serving!
Servings 3 servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon ground flax seed
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 cup gluten-free rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup coconut milk beverage from the carton, not the can
- ⅓ cup mashed ripe banana about 1 medium banana
- ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease three ramekins.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flax seed meal and 3 tablespoons warm water. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- In a small mixing bowl, mix together oats, shredded coconut, cinnamon, nutmeg, and baking powder.
- Whisk the coconut milk, mashed banana, and vanilla extract into the bowl with the flax seed mixture.
- Pour dry ingredients into wet and stir until combined. Split the mixture between the ramekins. Top with banana slices, if desired.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until oatmeal is puffed and set. Serve immediately.
