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Baked Oats Recipe

This popular Baked Oats recipe is a healthy, easy-to-make breakfast option that requires only a couple of key ingredients. Have it plain or mix it up with chocolate chips, peanut butter or protein powder – there are so many versatile ways to make this baked oats recipe to your liking!

Baked Oats Recipe

I guess we should thank TikTok for this popular baked oats recipe! I never would have thought to blend oats and turn it into a type of oatmeal breakfast cake ’til now. These bake nicely in ramekins (which is what I use) or a muffin pan for individual servings, but you can bake it in a larger batch in a casserole dish if you want to serve to the whole fam!

Main Ingredients & Substitutions For Baked Oats

  • Rolled Oats – This is the main ingredient needed for this recipe, but you can use quick oats or oat flour instead. 

  • Mashed Banana – This adds flavor, sweetness and moisture to the recipe. 

  • Egg – Or you can make it vegan by using a flax egg!

  • Honey or Maple Syrup – Adds an extra touch of sweetness to the baked oats.

  • Baking Powder – This helps the baked oats rise while baking.

  • Pinch of Salt

Optional Add Ins

  • Chocolate Chips

  • Cocoa Powder

  • Peanut Butter

  • Protein Powder

  • Vanilla Extract
Baked Oats Recipe
5 from 1 vote

Baked Oats

This popular Baked Oats recipe is a healthy, easy-to-make breakfast option that requires only a couple of key ingredients. Have it plain or mix it up with chocolate chips, peanut butter or protein powder – there are so many versatile ways to make this baked oats recipe to your liking!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 1 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/2 Cup Rolled Oats
  • 1 Banana (mashed)
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 Tablespoon Honey or Maple Syrup
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 Pinch of Salt

Optional Add-Ins:

  • 2 Tablespoons Chocolate Chips
  • 1 Tablespoon Cocoa Powder
  • 1 Tablespoon Peanut Butter
  • 1 Tablespoon Protein Powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350° Fahrenheit and lightly grease an oven-safe ramekin.
  • Place all ingredients (except chocolate chips, if using) in a blender and blend until smooth.
  • Pour batter into prepared ramekin and bake for 20-25 minutes, let cool for about 10 minutes before eating.

Notes

  • To Store: Keep well in an airtight container for 2 days at room temperature and up to a week in the fridge.
  • To Freeze: You can freeze the baked oats before or after baking and it will keep for up to 3 months.

    • Nutrition

    Calories: 300kcal

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    Dairy-Free

    4-Ingredient Christmas Crack Recipe (Saltine Chocolate Toffee Bark)

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    Christmas Crack Recipe

    This Christmas crack is the perfect last-minute holiday recipe! With just 4 ingredients and minimal effort, you’ll have a perfectly sweet, slightly salty Christmas treat. This totally foolproof saltine chocolate toffee bark recipe is super easy, perfect for even the most inexperienced home cooks!

    christmas crack pieces on a baking sheet with milk on the side

    Main Ingredients You’ll Need to Make This Recipe

    • Crackers – I used Simple Mill’s almond flour sea salt crackers, they’re entirely grain-free and a totally delicious! They act as the perfect substitute to Saltine crackers, used in most traditional Christmas crack recipes. This simple swap makes this holiday dessert recipe gluten-free, and a little bit healthier.

    • Butter – Feel free to use whatever kind of butter you’d like, though I used vegan butter to keep this recipe vegan-friendly. My sister’s vegan, so I always try to make at least a few holiday treats that she can eat too. And honestly, you can’t even taste the difference in this vegan version!

    • Sugar – I used coconut sugar, since it’s less refined and slightly lower on the glycemic index. However, brown sugar will work just as well!

    • Chocolate Chips – Either 2 cups of chocolate chips or chopped chocolate will do! Also, you can use whatever intensity of chocolate you’d like – I prefer dark chocolate to balance out some of that sweetness in the caramel layer. If you don’t have a microwave, or would prefer not to use it, then simply melt your chocolate over a double boiler instead. I always opt for the microwave because it’s easier!

    • Toppings (optional) – Christmas crack is great on its own, but feel free to add additional toppings like chopped nuts, candy, sprinkles, shredded coconut, or crushed candy canes.
    Christmas Crack Recipe (Vegan, Gluten-Free Options)
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    Christmas Crack Recipe (Vegan, Gluten-Free Options)

    5 from 1 vote
    Recipe by Samantha Course: DessertDifficulty: Easy
    Servings

    10

    servings
    Prep time

    5

    minutes
    Cooking time

    5

    minutes
    Chilling Time

    6

    hours

    This Christmas crack is the perfect last-minute holiday recipe! With just 5 ingredients and minimal effort, you’ll have a perfectly sweet, slightly salty Christmas treat. This totally foolproof recipe is super easy, perfect for even the most inexperienced home cooks!

    Ingredients

    • 1 Sleeve Saltine Crackers or 1 box Simple Mill’s GF Crackers

    • 1 Cup Butter (Dairy or Non-Dairy)

    • 1 Cup Coconut Sugar

    • 2 Cups Chocolate Chips

    Directions

    • Preheat oven to 400° Fahrenheit and line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil. Arrange crackers in an even layer on baking sheet.
      • Christmas Crack Step 1
    • Melt butter and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently. Once butter has melted, cook for another 4-5 minutes, stirring constantly until dark brown and bubbling.
    • Remove from heat, then immediately pour over crackers. Bake for 5 minutes, until hot and bubbly.
    • Melt chocolate in the microwave, in 30 second intervals until completely smooth. Remove crackers from oven and let cool for 1 minute or until no longer bubbling, then pour chocolate over top and spread into an even layer.
    • Leave to cool at room temperature then transfer to either the fridge for 6-8 hours, or the freezer for 3-4 hours. Remove crack candy from pan, peel away foil, and break into large chunks.

    Notes

    • To Store: Store Christmas Crack in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
    • To Freeze: Break or cut it into pieces and store it in freezer-safe bags for up to 3 months.

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    Dairy-Free

    Gluten-Free Stuffing (With Dairy-Free Option)

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    Gluten-Free Stuffing

    Full of savory flavors and made with 11 simple ingredients, this gluten-free stuffing recipe is a classic dish you can make for the upcoming holidays to share with family and friends!

    Gluten-Free Stuffing

    A Thanksgiving meal isn’t complete without the stuffing! I love the savory flavors of onion, celery, sage, rosemary and chicken stock all mixed together with cubes of toasted bread. With the holidays coming up, you’re going to want a quick, delicious gluten-free stuffing recipe on hand. This one will not disappoint. It’s not only gluten-free but it’s also dairy-free, ensuring even those with allergies can enjoy this timeless dish.

    MAIN INGREDIENTS NEEDED

    • Gluten-Free Bread

    • Butter

    • Yellow Onion

    • Celery

    • Garlic Cloves

    • Fresh Sage, Parsley & Rosemary

    • Salt

    • Chicken/Vegetable Stock

    • Eggs

    TIPS TO FOLLOW WHEN MAKING This Classic Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Stuffing

    • I used Canyon Bakehouse Gluten-Free Mountain White bread in this recipe and it cooked up beautifully!

    • I kept this stuffing recipe classic, but you could easily add sautéed mushrooms, cranberries, apples, or a little sausage to it if you’d like. Here’s one variation you can try if you want to add a little sweet to this savory dish.

      • Cranberry-Apple Stuffing: When cooking onions and celery, add 2 peeled, cored and diced apples, and 1 cup dried cranberries to the aromatics when you add the stock.
    • To make this dairy-free, all you have to do is replace the butter with vegan butter!
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    Gluten-Free Stuffing (With Dairy-Free Option)

    5 from 1 vote
    Recipe by Samantha Course: SidesCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Medium
    Servings

    4

    servings
    Prep time

    20

    minutes
    Cooking time

    1

    hour 
    Total time

    1

    hour 

    20

    minutes

    Full of savory flavors and made with 11 simple ingredients, this gluten-free stuffing recipe is a classic Thanksgiving dish you can make for the upcoming holidays to share with family and friends!

    Ingredients

    • 15 Ounce Loaf (cut into cubes)

    • 1/2 Cup Butter

    • 1 Large Yellow Onion (chopped)

    • 1 Cup Celery (chopped)

    • 5 Whole Garlic Cloves (minced)

    • 1/2 Cup Fresh Parsley (chopped)

    • 3 Tablespoons Fresh Rosemary (chopped)

    • 3 Tablespoons Fresh Sage (chopped)

    • 2 Teaspoons Salt

    • 2 Cups Chicken or Vegetable Stock (divided)

    • 2 Whole Eggs

    Directions

    • Preheat oven to 350° Fahrenheit.
    • Spread bread cubes into an even layer on a baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, tossing halfway through.
    • Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, then add in the onion, celery, and garlic. Sauté until soft, about 8 minutes.
    • Add toasted bread cubes, onion mixture, fresh parsley, sage, rosemary, salt, and 1 cup of stock to a large bowl – toss to combine.
    • In a separate bowl, whisk together the remaining one cup of stock and eggs. Pour egg mixture into bread mixture and stir until just combined.
    • Transfer to a 9×13-inch baking dish and bake for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown.

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    Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bread with Maple Glaze (Dairy-Free)

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    Pumpkin Bread With Maple Glaze

    This gluten-free and dairy-free pumpkin bread recipe is full of warm pumpkin spices topped with a sweet & delicious maple glaze. Pair it with a hot cup of cider or coffee for breakfast or a snack. A perfect Fall treat!

    Pumpkin Bread With Maple Glaze

    This easy and healthy pumpkin bread recipe could be one of my favorite pumpkin recipes of all time (besides my pumpkin cookies and healthy pumpkin muffins.) With a moist center, warm spices and a sweet maple glaze finish, it’s a perfect recipe for October.

    What Makes Pumpkin Bread Healthy?

    • It’s full of nutrients. Pumpkin bread contains a high amount of fiber, vitamin A and C, potassium, copper, manganese, iron, B vitamins, and vitamin E. It is also high in antioxidants.

    • It’s dairy-free. I used coconut oil and vegan butter to keep the bread dairy free! Though feel free to use regular butter if you prefer.

    • Can reduce blood glucose levels. Pumpkin has been shown to improve glucose tolerance and increase the amount of insulin the body produces.

    MAIN INGREDIENTS NEEDED TO MAKE Gluten-free Pumpkin Bread With Maple Glaze

    • Gluten-Free Flour: I use and recommend Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-Free 1:1 Baking Flour. Whatever gluten-free flour you use, make sure it contains xanthan gum. If you’re not gluten-free, use all purpose flour instead.

    • Baking Powder / Baking Soda

    • Pumpkin Puree: Be sure to use unsweetened pumpkin puree, NOT canned pumpkin pie filling in this recipe.

    • Cinnamon

    • Coconut Sugar: Feel free to use white sugar, cane sugar, or brown sugar in place of the coconut sugar in this recipe.

    • Eggs: Bring your eggs to room temperature before using in this recipe.

    • Non-Dairy Milk: Use any non-dairy milk you’d like in this recipe! I use homemade almond milk and have always had great results. If you’re not dairy-free you can easily use cow’s milk instead.

    • Vanilla Extract

    • Maple Syrup

    Other Ways to Eat Pumpkin Bread

    • For those who have a sweet tooth, pair this pumpkin bread with Nutella.

    • For those who crave something savory, you can combine the pumpkin bread with cream cheese, or cinnamon cream cheese. 

    • You can also try using apple or honey cinnamon butter. 
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    Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bread with Maple Glaze (Dairy-Free)

    4 from 12 votes
    Recipe by Samantha Course: Dessert, SnacksCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
    Servings

    16

    servings
    Prep time

    20

    minutes
    Cooking time

    50

    minutes
    Total time

    1

    hour 

    10

    minutes

    This gluten-free and dairy-free pumpkin bread recipe is full of warm pumpkin spices topped with a sweet & delicious maple glaze. Pair it with a hot cup of cider or coffee for breakfast or a snack. A perfect Fall treat!

    Ingredients

    • 2 Cups Gluten-Free Flour

    • 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder

    • 1 Teaspoon Baking Soda

    • 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon

    • 1/4 Teaspoon Salt

    • 1.5 Cups Pumpkin Puree

    • 1/2 Cup Coconut Sugar

    • 2 Whole Eggs

    • 1/4 Cup Coconut Oil

    • 1/4 Cup Non-Dairy Milk

    • 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract

    • For the Maple Glaze:

    • 1/4 Cup Vegan Butter, melted

    • 2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup

    • 3/4 Cup Powdered Sugar

    Directions

    • Preheat your oven to 350° Fahrenheit and grease of line a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
    • Mix together the gluten-free flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl.
    • In a separate bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, coconut sugar, eggs, melted coconut oil, non-dairy milk, and vanilla extract.
    • Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.
    • Transfer batter to your prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-55 minutes. Remove from pan and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
    • While bread cools, make the maple glaze by whisking together all ingredients in a bowl until smooth. Drizzle over cooled pumpkin bread before slicing.

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    Notes

    • To Store: Store leftover GF pumpkin bread covered at room temperature for up to 2 days.

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    Turkey Salad (Gluten-Free)

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    Turkey Salad

    This easy gluten-free turkey salad recipe is made with mayo, celery stalk, green onion, Dijon mustard and salt, perfect for a simple and healthy leftover lunch meal. Have it as a salad or turn it into a turkey sandwich!

    Turkey Salad Sandwich

    There always seems to be too much turkey at Thanksgiving. I never know what to do with all the leftovers, so I try to come up with yummy recipes to put it to good use. One of the easiest ways to use leftover turkey is to turn it into a turkey salad that can easily be made into a sandwich. Perfect for a quick and filling work day lunch!

    MAIN INGREDIENTS NEEDED TO MAKE Turkey Salad

    • Turkey – 4 cups of cooked turkey chopped up

    • Mayonnaise

    • Celery Stalk & Green Onion – You’ll just need 1 each chopped.

    • Dijon Mustard – 2 teaspoons full should do the trick.

    • Salt

    • Dill Pickle – optional, but is a great addition.

    Ways To Serve

    • Buns – Try it on a sweet Hawaiian roll or pretzel bun!

    • Whole Wheat Bread – The classic way.

    • Lettuce Wraps – Try crisp lettuce cups. Simple and easy!

    • Crackers – A spoonful on a cracker makes a perfect appetizer.

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    Turkey Salad (Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free)
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    Turkey Salad (Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free)

    5 from 3 votes
    Recipe by Samantha Course: LunchCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
    Servings

    4

    servings
    Prep time

    10

    minutes
    Cooking time

    5

    minutes
    Total time

    15

    minutes

    This easy gluten-free turkey salad recipe is made with mayo, celery stalk, green onion, Dijon mustard and salt for a simple and healthy leftover meal. Have it as a salad or turn it into a turkey sandwich!

    Ingredients

    • 4 cups cooked turkey

    • 1/2 cup mayonnaise

    • 1 whole celery stalk, chopped

    • 1 whole green onion, chopped

    • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

    • 1 teaspoon salt

    • fresh chopped dill, optional

    Directions

    • Add all ingredients to a large bowl and mix together until combined.
    • Taste turkey salad and adjust any seasoning as desired, best served cold.

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    Notes

    • Storage: Turkey salad should last for 3 – 4 days in the fridge in an airtight container.

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