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Apple & Cinnamon Baked Oats
Prep time:5 mins- Cook time:20 mins
Servings:1
These Apple Cinnamon Baked Oats are flavoured with warming spices and sweet apples. Better yet, they’re fasting-friendly at just 343 calories per portion.
The base of these baked oats is whole rolled oats and flax seeds, both of which are high in beneficial fibre that helps to keep you fuller for longer. Rolled oats offer health benefits such as lowering cholesterol and blood sugar, supporting the immune system and aiding in weight management by increasing satiety. Like flax seeds, they’re packed full of essential vitamins and minerals including manganese, iron, magnesium and powerful antioxidants.
Ricotta, almond milk and egg are what creates the deliciously creamy texture of these Apple and Cinnamon Baked Oats. They’re also what helps the dish reach 18.5g of protein per serving. Ricotta is an excellent source of whey protein, containing all the amino acids your body needs to repair and build muscle tissue, among other health benefits. It also has a low-glycemic index making it ideal for managing blood sugar levels and preventing the risk of type 2 diabetes.
Enjoy as it is for a fasting-friendly winter warmer, or add extra ricotta and/or a handful of nuts on non-fasting days. Plus, make it family-friendly by adding in a drizzle of maple syrup or honey for kids who may prefer it sweeter. For more fasting-friendly recipes, sign up to The Fast 800 Programme here.
Ingredients
- 30g whole rolled oats
- 10g flax seeds
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 egg, whisked
- 50ml almond milk
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- 1/2 apple, grated
- 50g ricotta
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to fan forced 180°C/200°C/400°F/Gas mark 6.
- Mix everything except the ricotta in an oven proof dish and pop in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until firm to the touch and golden on top.
- Top with ricotta and serve.
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Notes
- Non-fasting day? Add some extra ricotta and/or a handful of nuts (pecans, walnuts and almonds are all excellent choices!)
- Make it family-friendly! Drizzle over a tbsp of maple syrup or honey to sweeten this up if the kids like it a bit sweeter. A drizzle of smooth almond or peanut butter can also make this very moreish. But it should be family-friendly as is too!
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat and serve with fresh ricotta.
- Batch cook and freeze in portions for up to 2 months. Defrost and reheat before serving with fresh ricotta.
- Some brands of cheese (including ricotta) may contain rennet so are not strictly vegetarian. Check the product you buy uses vegetarian ingredients. Brands vary, it is always important to read labels first.
- In general, oats are not considered gluten-free. However, evidence does show that uncontaminated oats are well tolerated by most people with coeliac disease. Please choose your oats carefully if you would like to make this recipe gluten-free.
