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slice of cranberry orange baked oatmeal on small plate with black fork taking a bite out

Cranberry Orange Baked Oatmeal

This Cranberry Orange Baked Oatmeal captures the essence of winter flavors into one warming and cozy breakfast recipe! Each slice is studded with dried cranberries and fresh orange juice and zest for the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. It's quick and easy to make, and tastes just as delicious fresh from the oven as it does a grab-n-go breakfast throughout the work week!
Servings 6 people
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1.5 cups milk of choice (I used 2% but non-dairy works too)
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • ¼ cup fresh squeezed orange juice (from about 1 orange)
  • 1 tbsp orange zest (from about 2 oranges)
  • 3 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil, melted & cooled coconut oil, butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups gluten free rolled oats (200g)
  • ½ cup vegan vanilla protein powder (78g)*
  • 2 tbsp ground flaxseed (12g), optional
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground ginger
  • ¼ tsp kosher salt
  • ½ cup dried cranberries + more for topping

Instructions

  • First, preheat your oven to 350F and grease a 9x9" baking dish. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, maple syrup, orange juice & zest, oil and vanilla, until combined.
    2 large eggs, 1.5 cups milk of choice, ¼ cup maple syrup, ¼ cup fresh squeezed orange juice, 1 tbsp orange zest, 3 tbsp avocado oil, 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Add in remaining ingredients and stir with a spatula until combined.
    2 cups gluten free rolled oats, ½ cup vegan vanilla protein powder, 2 tbsp ground flaxseed, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp cinnamon, ½ tsp ground ginger, ¼ tsp kosher salt, ½ cup dried cranberries
  • Pour mixture into prepared baking dish and spread out evenly. Top with a few more dried cranberries if desired. Transfer baking dish to the oven and cook for 40 minutes.
  • Allow it to cool for about 10-15 minutes before cutting into squares and digging in. Enjoy!

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Notes

*NOTE: I highly recommend this protein powder from Wellious – it’s vegan, made with simple ingredients and is sweetened naturally with monkfruit. Plus, it doesn’t have a weird chalky texture. 
Calories: 350kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Dairy Free
Keyword: Baked Oatmeal, Breakfast, Cranberries, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, High Protein, Holiday Recipes, Meal Prep, Orange, Sweet Breakfast, Winter Recipes

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 223mg | Potassium: 285mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 176IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 161mg | Iron: 2mg