Naturally sweetened with fruit, these baked oats are bursting with flavor and pack a nutritious punch with heart-healthy ingredients like fresh avocados, berries and oats. Whip up a batch at the beginning of the week and fuel the whole family with a satisfying and nourishing breakfast to kickstart the day.
This recipe from the Hass Avocado Board is an American Heart Association Heart-Check Certified Recipe.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Calories | 150 | |
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Total Fat | 4 g | |
Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | |
Trans Fat | 0 g | |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | |
Cholesterol | 15 mg | |
Sodium | 70 mg | |
Total Carbohydrate | 24 g | |
Dietary Fiber | 5 g | |
Sugars | 4 g | |
Protein | 7 g |
Dietary Exchanges
1 starch, 1/2 fruit, 1/2 low-fat milk
Ingredients
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2 cups old-fashioned oats -
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon -
1 teaspoon baking powder -
1/4 teaspoon salt -
2 cups unsweetened soy milk -
1 ripe banana -
1/2 ripe, fresh avocado (halved, pitted, peeled) -
1 egg -
2 teaspoons vanilla extract -
2 cups fresh or frozen, mixed berries
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 375°F. degrees. Spray a 9x9-inch square baking dish with non-stick spray. -
In a large bowl, combine the oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. -
In a food processor, combine the milk, banana, avocado, egg and vanilla. -
Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture. Fold in 1 1/2 cups of the berries, reserving the last 1/2 cup for topping. -
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the top is nicely golden. Remove from the oven and let cool. Slice into 12 pieces and serve warm.