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Morning Glory Baked Oatmeal

Name: Morning Glory Baked Oatmeal
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 2 eggs; 1 cup orange juice; 4 cups milk; ½ cup maple syrup; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 4 cups rolled oat; 1 cup steel-cut oats; 2 cups matchstick carrots, finely chopped; 2 cups apple, grated or finely chopped; ½ cup finely shredded unsweetened coconut; 1 cup raisins or currants; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1 teaspoon allspice (can substitute with ground ginger); 1 & ½ teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoon baking powder; 4 tablespoons butter; Milk for serving; ½ cup pecans or walnuts

This Morning Glory Baked Oatmeal is loaded with wholesome ingredients—oats, carrots and apples. It's simple to prep and will keep you full all morning long.

The perfect morning breakfast!

If you’re searching for the perfect busy morning breakfast, this is it! Make a big batch over the weekend, store it in the refrigerator and enjoy it warm or cold in 60 seconds flat during busy mornings.

An egg binds it all together, while a touch of maple syrup adds a delightful sweetness. For extra satiety, serve it with a generous dollop of Greek yogurt or a splash of whole milk.

Top tips for prepping ahead: (on your food prep day or the night before)

Pre-chopping, cutting or cooking ingredients ahead really helps to reduce stress and simplify breakfast on busy weekdays. We know, we know, we’re always talking about meal prep, but it truly is the holy grail to healthy eating!

Chop your carrots and apples and store them in the fridge in an airtight container.
Combine dry ingredients (oats, coconut, currants, cinnamon, allspice, salt and baking powder) in an airtight container and store on the counter or in the refrigerator.
Combine all wet ingredients, except butter (egg, O.J., milk, maple syrup, vanilla) and store in the fridge in an airtight container.

In the morning, or whenever you make your baked oatmeal, combine all ingredients, add melted butter, mix together and bake as directed below.

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Freezer-friendly—Make a double batch!

Not only is this Morning Glory Baked Oatmeal easy to make, but it’s also freezer-friendly. While the ingredients are out and the dishes are dirty, why not make extra to freeze for future busy morning brekkies? Once it’s cooled completely, cut into pieces, stack between parchment paper and store in a freezer baggie or airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and warm.

Change it up

This recipe is highly adaptable. You can swap the apples for blueberries or any fruit you’d like. You can also add nuts or change up the spices.

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Please let us know how you like this recipe. We hope it becomes a staple in your kitchen, too!

If you make this Morning Glory Baked Oatmeal, we would love to hear how it turned out! Leave a comment below sharing what your family thought of it. We love hearing from you and your ideas inspire us all! Don’t forget to tag @fullforlifegal on Instagram so we can admire your masterpiece! 🌟

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