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Cranberry Orange Baked Oatmeal Recipe

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This Cranberry Orange Baked Oatmeal is a warm, comforting, and healthy breakfast option packed with the tartness of cranberries and bright citrus flavor from fresh orange zest and juice. Made with gluten-free rolled oats and naturally sweetened with maple syrup or honey, this easy-to-make baked oatmeal is perfect for meal prep and can be enjoyed as squares or served bowl-style with your favorite toppings.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 tablespoons avocado oil (or melted cooled coconut oil or light olive oil)
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup or honey
  • ¼ cup orange juice
  • 1 ¼ cups milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract or almond extract
  • 2 ¼ cups gluten free rolled oats
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest (zest of 1 medium orange)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries

Glaze Topping (optional)

  • ½ cup confectioners sugar
  • 2 teaspoons orange juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375ºF (190ºC) and grease a 9×9 inch baking dish or a similar size pan to prevent sticking.
  2. Whisk Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, avocado oil (or your chosen oil), maple syrup or honey, orange juice, milk, and vanilla or almond extract until well combined and smooth.
  3. Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the gluten free rolled oats, orange zest, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and sea salt. Gently fold in the cranberries ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
  4. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and the middle is set. You can serve immediately in a bowl-style or allow to cool for about 20 minutes to cut into squares.
  5. Make Glaze: In a small bowl, mix the confectioners sugar with orange juice until the glaze reaches your desired consistency. Drizzle the glaze over the warm baked oatmeal for an added touch of sweetness and citrus flavor.
  6. Serve: Enjoy the baked oatmeal warm with your favorite toppings such as extra maple syrup, fresh fruit, or nuts.

Notes

  • Storage: Cover and store in the refrigerator for 4-5 days to maintain freshness.
  • Freezing: Cut into bars, wrap each in plastic wrap, then place in a freezer-safe bag. Freeze for up to 3 months for convenient grab-and-go breakfasts.
  • Reheating: To reheat a single bar, place it on a baking sheet and warm in a 350ºF oven or toaster oven for 5-10 minutes, or microwave for 20-30 seconds. To reheat the entire casserole, cover with foil and bake at 350ºF for 15-20 minutes.
  • Nutrition Note: Nutritional values may vary slightly based on the choice of milk and optional toppings. Glaze topping is not included in nutrition estimates.

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