Espresso Almond Baked Oatmeal – Kath Eats Actual Meals

This Espresso Almond Baked Oatmeal is a caffeinated twist on baked oatmeal may have you buzzing with delight with slivered almonds on prime and a latte taste inside!

One Cup Or All Day

However first…let’s speak about espresso!! Whether or not you’re like me and you’ve got one scrumptious cup a day or you may drink espresso any time of day, all of us have our espresso rituals and favourite beans. I’m notably delicate to caffeine, so I can solely have one journey mug per day or I received’t sleep at evening! Something I order after 10am must be decaf.

I look ahead to that one cup each morning a lot. Thomas is a big espresso lover and began bringing me a cup on my evening stand when he moved it – similar to his dad has executed for his mother for 40 years! <3

I do know individuals really feel strongly about their french press (I did for years!) or pour-over coffees, however we’re crew programmable all the best way. We’ve a Breville Precision Brewer Espresso Maker that we purchased just some years in the past. The carafe isn’t glass so it’s positive to toss round, espresso tastes nice, and the dial is tremendous simple to program. It’s been my favourite I’ve ever owned!

Our Small-Batch Espresso Roasters

We purchase regionally roasted espresso – both Shenandoah Joe or Trager Brothers – and like to combine up the flavors we purchase every month. Trager Brothers is natural, ethically sourced, and small batch roasted. Recently we’ve been hooked on Trager Brothers Guatemalan which is a medium roast heavy on the chocolatey notes! (You possibly can purchase it via their web site if you wish to strive our Cville favourite!) 

Espresso Almond Baked Oatmeal Recipe

Impressed by all of my scrumptious espresso, I up to date an outdated KERF recipe and loved all of it final week! All you want is half cup of robust espresso so as to add to a daily baked oatmeal recipe and the consequence was a latte taste all through and a crunchy almond topping. 

This recipe follows the “muffin technique” of combine the moist, combine the dry, mix them in a giant bowl, after which bake. 

This baked oatmeal is scrumptious for breakfast however I additionally actually loved it as a snack!

You may make it on prep day and reheat it every time you’ve got a espresso craving. Retailer it within the fridge in an hermetic container. It’ll final for no less than 3-4 days. Whenever you’re able to serve it, simply reheat within the microwave or toaster oven.

Since there’s solely a half cup of espresso within the recipe, you don’t have to fret an excessive amount of about having this within the afternoon. However in the event you have been going to present it to youngsters or are tremendous delicate, take into account beginning with decaf!

I prefer to make it in a pie dish and lower it into 6 items – it appears a bit fancier. However it’s also possible to completely use a sq. baking dish or small casserole dish and lower into squares or snack bars. You possibly can even wrap in plastic wrap and freeze particular person items to thaw out on a busy morning. 

Substances

This model of the recipe referred to as for mini chocolate chips. What’s it about chocolate and low collectively…

• Rolled Oats – you should utilize fast oats too, however don’t use metal lower. Use gluten-free oats if you’d like. 
• Espresso – as famous above, it’s also possible to use decaf. 
• Egg – can sub a flax egg
• Brown sugar – maple syrup is ok too. There’s not a lot so it’s also possible to omit!
• Baking Powder – key ingredient to assist it rise!
• Cinnamon – Cocoa powder can be good too. 
• Slivered almonds – sliced or chopped almonds work as nicely. Or strive one other type of nut! 
• Salt – Only a pinch within the oatmeal. Sea salt sprinkled on prime can be fab! 
• Mini Chocolate Chips – a tablespoon on prime. Huge chips or chunks work too. Be at liberty to omit. 

Make It Dairy Free: Sub almond milk or soy milk

Make It Vegan: Use a flax egg, almond milk and vegan chocolate chips

Make It Fancy: Add coconut flakes or frothed milk on prime! 

How To Make It

1. Preheat oven to 375 levels

2. Begin by mixing your dry elements collectively

Oats, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Sift them collectively so they’re evenly dispersed within the bowl. 

3. Combine the moist elements

Use a big bowl that you should utilize for each moist and dry. I prefer to beat the egg with a whisk first after which stir within the milk and low. Appears ok to drink, however don’t style it with uncooked egg in there!

4. Mix moist and dry

Add the dry elements to the moist and blend collectively. It’s going to appear moist, however the liquid will soak in through the baking course of. 

5. Pour into baking dish

Grease a pie dish or small casserole dish with butter or cooking spray and pour the oat combination inside. Press all of the oats down into the liquid.

6. Prime with almonds and chocolate chips

Sprinkle evenly throughout the highest. 

7. Bake for 26 minutes

Bake till the almonds start to brown and the center is about. 

Serve with almond butter on prime in the event you’d like!

If you happen to love this recipe, try my pineapple the wrong way up baked oatmeal, eggnog spiced baked oatmeal, apple walnut baked oatmeal, and wholesome pumpkin baked oatmeal.

Now pour your self a mug!

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