Chocolate Pecan Pie Baked Oatmeal is Vegan Easy and Delicious!
Chocolate Pecan Pie Baked Oatmeal is an easy, delicious, healthy vegan breakfast or an ideal dish for a brunch. It could also pass as a super healthy dessert and would be delicious with a scoop of vegan ice cream. Yes, I know this for a fact.
It’s super simple to make, too, with just a few simple ingredients and not a ton of hands-on work. My sweetie has wanted a pecan pie forever but we seem to be so busy all the time. For now, he has to “settle” for this healthy breakfast facsimile. And by “settle” I mean enjoy the heck out of this super tasty hunk of a sweet, healthy breakfast.
Thank you to The Grainery for sponsoring this post. As always, opinions here are entirely my own.
I liked this with on the chocolatey side but if you prefer a more traditional pecan pie flavor then just omit the cocoa powder. Not a big deal.
Candied Pecans for Baked Oatmeal
The candied pecans are an extra step but it takes just a few minutes to heat up some pecans, sugar, and water for a delicious crunchy topping. Just put all the ingredients into a heavy saucepan and heat to boiling. Reduce the heat a little and simmer briskly for a couple of minutes. The water boils off so what you have left is sugary, crunchy, kind of candy-coated pecans. Seriously delicious, even just on their own.
The name “pecan” is a Native American word of Algonquin origin that was used to describe “all nuts requiring a stone to crack.”
Pecans are tasty and nutritious being a good source for zinc, protein, and healthy plant-based fats.
All About Oats
Let’s talk about oats, baby. I’m using freshly milled oats from The Grainery, a local fresh milled oats company. We discovered their product at our local grocery store last year and they really do make the “best oatmeal ever.” Scott Below is the owner of The Grainery and seriously knows more about oats than anyone I’ve ever met. If you’re not local to the areas in Michigan where these are available, The Graineryhas online purchasing options.
Fresh Oats
This is what oats look like. from left to right, basically fresh off the plant, milled into flakes and ground into flour. To start with, they look a lot like seeds because they are seeds. The oats from The Grainery are not viable because they are lightly steamed but other than that they are unprocessed.
This really is the best oatmeal ever. I don’t know if it’s because it’s less processed or freshly milled or what. It’s just better. We’ve made these oats dozens of times and at least a few times for family and friends and they agreed.
Some Delicious Ways to Use Oats
Here are just a few of many tasty and delicious ways to use oats …
Oatmeal, baked and traditional
Oat Milk! (Use one cup oats per every 5 cups water, blend until smooth, add a pinch of salt and sweetener)
Oat Flour (just grind in a dry, high-speed blender until powdered then use like any oat flour)
Granola
Oat and Fruit Crumbles
Overnight Oats
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Chocolate Pecan Pie Bake Oatmeal Vegan
Chocolate Pecan Pie Baked Oatmeal is an easy, delicious, healthy vegan breakfast, and ideal dish for a brunch. Also tasty with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
In a bowl, combine the oats, flax, baking powder, salt, cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, brown sugar, and cocoa powder. Stir well until thoroughly combined.
Add the applesauce, maple syrup, plant-based milk, and vanilla extract. Stir well until thoroughly combined.
Pour into a 9 in pie plate or 9" x 9" baking dish and spread evenly.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes.
In the last 5 minutes of baking time, add the remaining ingredients to a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Heat until boiling, reduce to a simmer and simmer for 1-2 minutes.
Pour over the top of the baked oatmeal. Return to the oven for another 10 minutes.
Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Chocolate Pecan Pie Bake Oatmeal Vegan
Amount Per Serving
Calories 325
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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The difference between baked oatmeal and baked oats is all in the texture. And getting that cake-like texture comes from adding the egg, but also blending the ingredients well.
Oatmeal may become gummy or have a dry texture if the combined oat mixture sits for a prolonged time before it is baked. Once the wet ingredients are mixed with the oatmeal, the oatmeal will begin absorbing moisture. If it sits for too long, it will become dry or gummy when baked due to inadequate moisture.
Refrigerate leftover baked oatmeal for 5 to 7 days, either wrapped in the baking pan or in an airtight container. To Reheat. Bake the oatmeal in a 350 degree F oven until it's warmed through, or simply heat it up in the microwave.
I'm a huge fan of oats for breakfast in general, but during the colder months, nothing beats a bowl of baked warm oats straight out of the oven! Oats are a great source of fibre, vitamins (such as B vitamins), and minerals (like manganese, phosphorus, and magnesium).
Oatmeal's high fiber content and prebiotic qualities may benefit your body in more ways than one. Making oatmeal a regular part of your menu can potentially lower your disease risk, help your gut health thrive, make bowel movements easier and keep you feeling fuller for longer.
Beta glucan also promotes healthy gut bacteria and intestinal health. Eating oatmeal regularly can have weight management benefits as a half-cup of rolled oats cooked in a cup of water has 165 calories, 4 grams of fiber and 6 grams of protein.
Soupy oatmeal can occur if you've added too much liquid or if you've used quick-cooking oats that absorb less liquid. Adjust the ingredients and cooking time to reach your desired thickness.
Baked oats should have a soft and tender, cake-like consistency, and should not be soggy. If the center is soggy, the oats likely need a little more time in the oven. Be sure to bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
It doesn't even have to be a milk—you can just use water, or a mix of yogurt and water, or applesauce and water, or keifer or whatever liquid you want to infuse your baked oatmeal with.
Taub-Dix concurs: "Generally dry grain and cereal types of products can be consumed beyond their freshness dates if there are no visible signs of moisture, mold or an unpleasant odor, which can be a sign of rancidity." She adds that dried oats typically last about two years, and she says to use your judgment about how ...
Baked oatmeal contains dairy and eggs which means that it should be stored in the refrigerator. Cover your baking dish with foil or plastic wrap, then place the oatmeal in the fridge until you're ready to enjoy it.
A cup of cooked oatmeal (1/2 cup of dried oats) contains approximately 30 grams of carbs, which can fit into a nutritious meal plan for people with diabetes. Oatmeal is high in fiber and nutrients but low in saturated and trans fats and sugar and can help you maintain a healthy blood sugar level.
Complex carbohydrates, like oats, take longer for your body to digest. They don't cause the same swings in blood sugars as simple carbs like white bread or sugar. Plus, oats deliver nutrients like magnesium and phosphorus.
Overall, oats are a low-risk, high-reward food. However, despite their numerous health benefits, there are a few things to keep in mind if you're new to the oat game. Oats are high in soluble fiber, which is good for digestion, but it may also cause bloating, increased gas, and abdominal cramps for some people.
Oatmeal would be the much better choice. It has far more fiber with one cup yielding 4 g of fiber compared to only 1.6g in two slices of white bread. The calorie comparison would be fairly close with the oatmeal weighing in at around 165 Cal. and the bread at 150.
A: Great question, and one that we get a lot. There aren't any major differences in the nutrition benefits of the three types of oats. All forms of oats are 100% whole grain, a good source of fiber and have the same nutritional information – same calories, fiber and protein per serving.
Speaking of, what is the difference between oats and oatmeal? Technically, oats refers to the whole grains themselves, and oatmeal to the porridge-like dish often made from them, and/or to the processed form of the whole grains—but now, the terms are often used interchangeably.
Since baked oats are so soft and easy to digest, many people like baking them in mini muffin tins to turn them into a healthy homemade baby food or toddler snacks. Another deliciously versatile way of preparing baked oats is to slice them, chill them and fry them.
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