Delicious Peach Baked Oatmeal (Gluten-Free)

Fresh juicy peaches, creamy coconut milk, and a touch of warming cinnamon. Say hello to your new favorite oatmeal recipe…peach baked oatmeal!

Baked oatmeal makes a great addition to your weekly meal prep – eat them for breakfast with some eggs, have one as a snack, or I love them as the perfect pre-workout snack!

They are great out of the oven, especially topped with some greek yogurt and cinnamon, but my favorite way to enjoy them is cold! Once cooled, they get a little firmer and take on a dense and chewy texture. Smear them with some greek yogurt or nut butter and you have one heck of a snack!

Are baked oats healthy?

Baked oatmeal can make a healthy and delicious breakfast or snack. Rolled oats are loaded with fiber, complex carbs, and whole grains, have plant-based protein, and are low in fat. By making baked oatmeal at home, you can easily customize it to fit your liking and nutrition goals.

Each one of these baked oatmeal bars has 169 calories, 24 grams of carbs, 5 grams of protein, 6 grams of fat, and 3.5 grams of fiber for a balanced snack.

Ingredients

• rolled oats – I suggest old-fashioned oats
• fresh peaches
• lite coconut milk – for a peaches and cream flavor
• eggs
• maple syrup – just a tablespoon for a little added sweetness
• coconut oil
• vanilla extract
• cinnamon – a perfect pairing with the peaches
• baking powder
• salt – to bring out the flavors

How to make peach baked oatmeal

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease an 8×8 baking dish with oil and set aside.
2. Mix ingredients. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add wet ingredients (milk, eggs, maple syrup, coconut oil, and vanilla) and mix well to combine. Add your dry ingredients (oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt) and mix well to combine. Stir in peaches. I like to save a few peaches for sprinkling on top.
3. Bake. Pour the oatmeal mixture into the greased pan. Bake for 40 minutes until firm and a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool for 10 minutes and slice into 9 equal-sized bars.
4. Enjoy! Serve as is or with a dollop of greek yogurt and a drizzle of nut butter.

Pump up the protein

For a little extra protein boost, you can add a scoop or two of your favorite protein powder. Whey, collagen, and plant-based should all work. You will need to add more liquid if using a plant-based or thicker protein powder.

How to store baked oatmeal

• fridge – first, let the bars cool completely. Add to a sealable airtight container or you can simply wrap the pan you baked it in with tin foil or saran wrap. Store in the fridge for up to a week.
• To freeze – let cool completely and place individual bars on a large plate or baking sheet. Place in the freezer and let freeze for 2 hours or until hardened. This will help ensure they freeze individually and won’t stick together. Transfer to a large bag (we love these reusable silicone bags) and freeze for up to 3 months. You can also wrap each one individually and throw them right in the freezer after they have cooled. Defrost by placing them in the refrigerator and then warming up the microwave if desired.

More healthy oatmeal recipes

• oatmeal chocolate chip muffins
• coffee overnight oats
• gingerbread baked oatmeal
• cauliflower oatmeal
• oatmeal raisin bars
• chocolate peanut butter overnight oats

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