Ingredients
Oats
- 2 cups organic rolled oats, GF-certified
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal
- 1 (15 oz.) can full-fat coconut milk or cream
- 4 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, stems removed and sliced thin
Simple Strawberry Topping
- 2-3 cups strawberries, de-stemmed and halved
- ¼ cup organic cane sugar
- ¼ cup filtered water
- 1 teaspoon freshly-squeezed lemon juice
Toppings
- Coconut whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to warm up while you prepare the oat batter and topping.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, sea salt, and flaxseed meal. Stir well to evenly distribute all the spices and leavening agent.
- Add wet ingredients: Pour the full-fat coconut milk or cream into the dry mixture along with the pure maple syrup and vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is well combined and slightly thick.
- Fold in strawberries: Gently fold the thinly sliced strawberries into the oat batter, distributing them evenly for bursts of fresh flavor throughout the baked oats.
- Prepare topping: In a small saucepan, combine the halved strawberries, organic cane sugar, filtered water, and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Heat on medium until the strawberries break down and the mixture thickens into a compote, about 10-15 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Transfer batter: Pour the oat mixture into a greased or lined baking dish, spreading it out evenly to ensure consistent baking.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden and the oats are set in the center.
- Cool and serve: Remove the baked oats from the oven and allow to cool for 5-10 minutes. Spoon the warm strawberry compote on top and add a generous dollop of coconut whipped cream before serving.
Notes
- Use gluten-free certified oats to ensure the dish remains gluten-free if needed.
- Full-fat coconut milk or cream helps achieve a creamy texture and enhances flavor, but canned coconut milk labeled for drinking may not yield the same richness.
- The simple strawberry topping can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Flaxseed meal acts as a binder and adds omega-3 fatty acids; it can be replaced with chia seeds if preferred.
- Adjust maple syrup quantity to taste depending on desired sweetness.
- Coconut whipped cream can be substituted with any dairy-free whipped topping or regular whipped cream if not avoiding dairy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
