Baked oats are really nothing fancier than baked oatmeal. But refine the recipe with fruits and flavors, they’ll make for a nutritious breakfast that feels decadent. Today we’re refining our baked oats with lemons and a little poppy seed. Care to join us?
Lemon Baked Oats: Our Recipe For a Refreshing Breakfast
There must be something true to the old addage that opposites attract! In our lemon baked oats, its citrusy freshness met with hearty grain strikes a chord that is sure to resonate. This recipe makes for a delicious breakfast that is sure to keep your belly full and mood good throughout the day.
To prepare our lemon baked oats, you only need a few simple ingredients: rolled oats, flaxseed, half a banana, milk or a plant-based alternative, lemon zest, a dash of lemon juice, baking powder, and some poppy seeds. Excluding the poppy seeds, all you need to do is throw the ingredient into a blender for a moment. Afteward, stir in the poppy seeds and pour the mixture into a small baking dish. Now bake it in the oven for a good 15 minutes and top your lemon baked oats with a light dusting of poppy seed and some lemon slices to garnish. If you want to get gorgeous with it, add a few scoops of your favorite vanilla ice cream to complete the dish.
This modern breakfast idea is perfect for those who like to keep their meals uncomplicated yet creative, fresh and filling yet not demanding. Whether you’re treating yourself to a short break in the morning or offering your guests a delicious brunch option, our lemon baked oats are sure to leave a lasting impression.
If you’re just as big a fan of a sweet breakfast as we are, be sure to check out our other recipes like our baked oatmeal fingers, chocolate chip oat muffins, and our carrot cake smoothie.
LEMON BAKED OATS
- Prep time: 5 mins
- Cook time: 20 mins
- Total time: 25 mins
- Serving: 1
INGREDIENTS
- 3/4 cup rolled oats
- 1 tbsp flaxseed
- 3 tbsp water
- ½ banana
- ⅓ cup plant-based milk
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Grated zest of 1 organic lemon
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- ½ tbsp poppy seeds
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Blitz all the ingredients (except the poppy seeds) together in a blender.
- Once blended, stir in the poppy seeds.
- Pour the mixture into a small baking dish. Spread evenly.
- Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes.
- Allow the lemon-baked oats to cool slightly, then garnish with poppy seeds and fresh lemon slices before serving.