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Stacked almond croissant baked oatmeal squares dusted with powdered sugar and sliced almonds, served on a plate.

Almond Croissant Baked Oatmeal

5 from 3 votes
This Almond Croissant Baked Oatmeal is inspired by the classic almond croissant pastry, reimagined as a cozy, make-ahead breakfast packed with protein and fiber.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings : 9 squares

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • ¼ cup hemp hearts
  • ¼ cup sliced almonds
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 cup egg whites
  • ¾ cup unsweetened plant-based milk
  • ½ cup almond butter
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • 1½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • ¼ cup sliced almonds, for topping
  • powdered sugar, for dusting after baking
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Instructions
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup egg whites, ¾ cup unsweetened plant-based milk, ½ cup almond butter, ½ cup maple syrup, 1½ tsp vanilla extract, and 1 tsp almond extract until smooth.
    Wet ingredients for almond croissant baked oatmeal whisked together, including egg whites, almond butter, maple syrup, and almond extract.
  3. Add 2 cups rolled oats, ¼ cup hemp hearts, ¼ cup sliced almonds, ½ tsp salt, and 1½ tsp baking powder. Stir until fully combined.
    Almond croissant baked oatmeal mixture with rolled oats, almond butter, and almond extract mixed together in a large bowl.
  4. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top. Sprinkle ¼ cup sliced almonds evenly over the surface.
    Almond croissant baked oatmeal before baking, topped with sliced almonds in a parchment-lined glass baking dish.
  5. Bake for 35 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are lightly golden. Let cool for at least 15 minutes, then slice into squares.
    Freshly baked almond croissant baked oatmeal with golden edges and sliced almonds on top, ready to slice for meal prep.
  6. Just before serving, lightly dust with powdered sugar for a classic almond croissant finish.
    Stacked almond croissant baked oatmeal squares dusted with powdered sugar and sliced almonds, served on a plate.

Nutrition

Calories: 291kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 258mgPotassium: 321mgFiber: 4gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 106IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 167mgIron: 2mg

Notes

  • Almond extract: If your extract is very strong, you can reduce to ¾ teaspoon.
  • Make it gluten-free: Use certified gluten-free rolled oats.
  • Serving idea: Best served slightly warm and topped with maple syrup.