These oatmeal squares take a healthy breakfast to a whole new level. They are gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan and make a great alternative to sugary breakfast cereals.
The fibre-rich oats and oat flour combined with healthy fats from creamy nut butter and your favourite add-ins make this recipe a HIT!
Total time 35 minutes
Makes 12-16 bars
RECIPE: Healthy breakfast oatmeal squares
Ingredients
DRY INGREDIENTS
- 3/4 cup gluten-free rolled oats
- 1/4 cup gluten-free oat flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
WET INGREDIENTS
- 2 flax eggs (2 tbsp ground flaxseed + 6 tbsp water, whisked together, set for 15 minutes)
- 2 tbsp melted coconut oil
- 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp natural, unsalted nut butter
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
ADDITIONAL EXTRAS
- 2/3 cup chocolate chips, chopped nuts, chopped fruit
Method
- Preheat oven to 180C. Line a 20cm x 20cm baking pan with baking paper. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together all of the dry ingredients: oats, oat flour, coconut, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together all of the wet ingredients: flax eggs, coconut oil, nut or seed butter, coconut sugar and vanilla. Whisk until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture over the dry mixture. Use a rubber spatula to stir and fold the ingredients together until well combined. Fold in add-ins.
- Transfer into prepared baking pan. Using a rubber spatula, spread into an even and tightly packed layer. Optionally, press toppings into the dough.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Place on a cooling rack for 1 hour or until completely cool. Life oatmeal breakfast squares out of the baking pan. Slice to your preferred size.
Nutritional Information (per serving, 1 square)
Calories: 135 kcal; Fat: 9.9g; Sodium: 58.5mg; Carbohydrates: 10.3g; Fibre: 2.1g; Sugar: 4.4g; Protein: 3g.
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