Apple, Coconut & Cottage Cheese Oatmeal Bake with Coconut Crunch Topping and Cinnamon Drizzle
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) milk
- 1/3 cup (75 mL) Crosby’s Maple + Molasses (click here for product info)
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp (10 mL) vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) coconut extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) large flake oats
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) roughly chopped walnuts (or almonds or pecans)
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) each of pumpkin seeds and shredded coconut (I like sweetened)
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) Char’s Magic Seed Mix (*see ‘recipe’ at bottom)
- 2 tsp (10 mL) each of ground cinnamon and ground ginger
- 1 tsp (5 mL) baking powder
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
- 2 Ontario apples (I like McIntosh for this recipe), well-washed and finely diced (leave skin on for added fibre)
Coconut Crunch Topping:
- 3/4 cup (175 mL) each of shredded coconut and roughly chopped walnuts
- 1 tsp (5 mL) ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp (1 mL) ground ginger
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) Crosby’s Maple + Molasses
- Using your fingertips mix together all ingredients until well combined. Set aside until ready to use.
Cinnamon Glaze
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) icing sugar
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) milk
- 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
- Stir together all ingredients until well combined. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. Stir well before serving.
Instructions
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 F (180 C).
- Whisk together wet ingredients until well combined.
- Add dry ingredients and stir until evenly combined.
- Place mixture in an 8-inch (2 L) well greased casserole dish. Sprinkle top with prepared Coconut Crunch Topping. Note: recipe can be prepared in a 9 X 13-inch baking dish (if that is all you have), just be sure to decrease baking time by about 10 minutes.
- Bake in the center of the oven for about 35 minutes or until the top is lightly golden and oatmeal has set.
- Remove from the oven and cool slightly.
- Garnish each portion of oatmeal bake with a drizzle of cinnamon glaze.
- Makes 8 servings.
Notes
Note: this oatmeal bake is fabulous right out of the oven, however, I actually prefer it once it has sat overnight (covered in refrigerator). When cooled, it cuts into 8 perfect size pieces. You can enjoy it at room temperature or reheat in the microwave
Char’s Magic Seed Mix
Place equal parts chia, ground flax and hemp seeds in a large mason jar and shake to combine. Use in baking, in smoothies or sprinkle on salads for a boost of: plant protein, fibre and healthy fats.