Baked Nectarine Oatmeal

#vegetarian #family-friendly

Total Time: 40 min.

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• ½ cup honey or maple syrup

• 1 ¾ cup almond milk or other milk

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 3 cups old-fashioned oats

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• ¼ tsp salt

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 2 medium nectarines

• ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans, optional

- For oatmeal squares or thicker oatmeal, add 2 eggs with the wet ingredients. 

- You can replace the honey with brown sugar as well.  

- If you’re feeling fancy, cut 6-8 thin slices from the nectarine for garnish before baking.  

Cooking Steps

Prep

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Spray a 9x9 pan with cooking spray. Dice 2 medium nectarines. 

Mix Ingredients

Mix together ½ cup honey, 1 ¾ milk, and 1 tsp vanilla in a large bowl. Combine dry ingredients: 3 cups old-fashioned oats, 1 tsp cinnamon, ¼ tsp salt, and 1 tsp baking powder with the wet ingredients. 

Finally, fold in chopped nuts and nectarines. 

Bake

Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for about 18-20 min., or until the edges are lightly browned and a toothpick comes out clean from the center. Let cool for 10 min., before cutting. Enjoy!