Blended Vegan Baked Oatmeal {Tik Tok Recipe} - Simply Quinoa (2024)

FAQs

Why are my baked oats 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.

Tips for making baked oats

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.

1. Bring 1 cup of water or milk and a pinch of salt (if desired) to a boil in a small saucepan. 2. Stir in 1/4 cup of oats and reduce heat to low; cook, stirring occasionally until the oats are the desired texture, 20 to 30 minutes.

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.

Mashed banana is my favorite natural thickener and sweetener. I love mashing a ripe banana and mix it into this single serving serving baked oatmeal because it mixes well to thicken the oats and also adds natural sweetness.

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.

Nutritious — Oats are full of vitamins and minerals, and the complex carbohydrates help you stay full longer. Time-Saver — Baked oatmeal can be made ahead and then cut into individual portions for meal-prep or grab-and-go snacks on the way to work or school.

Studies show that oats and oatmeal have many health benefits. These include weight loss, lower blood sugar levels, and a reduced risk of heart disease. Oats are among the healthiest grains on earth. They're a gluten-free whole grain and a great source of important vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants.

All you need is whole rolled oats (not steel-cut or quick oats) and a food processor or high-speed blender. Place the oats in the blender or food processor and blend until they form a fine flour, stopping to stir occasionally. That's it! Use it in any recipe that calls for oat flour.

Oats are high in antioxidants called avenanthramides, not found in other cereal grains. These antioxidants reduce inflammation and relax arteries, improving heart health. The soluble fiber in certain oats can keep blood sugar from rising after a meal.

Is it good to eat a bowl of oatmeal every morning? ›

Yes, it is good to eat oatmeal every day considering its nutritional profile and health benefits, including weight control and heart-healthy effect. As a breakfast food and mid-meal snack, oatmeal is potentially a better option than the majority of foods available in the market.

Complex carbs are still carbs, and they can lead to a blood sugar spike if you don't balance them out with other macronutrients. (Think protein and fat.) Plus, certain oat products, like instant oats, contain less fiber and protein than other varieties, and may contribute to an even greater sugar spike.

However, anyone who is on the oatmeal train knows that even though it's full of great fiber, without any additional fat or protein, oatmeal can often leave you feeling a little hungry and unsatisfied. Figuring out delicious ways to add protein and fat to your oatmeal will have you singing oatmeal's praises once again.

But on average, oatmeal porridge does raise your glucose level, as you can see in the graph below. Blood sugar also rises quite quickly, only to quickly return to pre-breakfast levels. This may also explain why some people quickly feel hungry again after a breakfast with oatmeal.

Use plain old fashioned rolled oats, not quick oats. Quick oats will get too soggy when soaked with milk. And do not use steel cut oats because they won't soften enough to eat just with milk unfortunately.

If, however, you have made refrigerator oatmeal, and the porridge that greets you in the morning is essentially a lake of liquid, this is also an easy fix. Pour the oatmeal into a bowl and microwave for 1-2 minutes. It will have to suck up the extra liquid as it cooks!

How do you make oatmeal not mushy? Use old fashioned oats and use a little less water than the recipes call for. Use Irish style steel cut oats. Make them as overnight oats where you soak the oats in liquid overnight.

It's tempting to want to continually stir the oats as they simmer in the pot, but it can lead to too much starch, which results in a gummy, gluey texture. Follow this tip: Try to leave your oats undisturbed while they cook. Cover the pot as it simmers and give it just one or two stirs here and there.