Ingredients
Oatmeal Ingredients
- 2 cups gluten-free rolled oats
- 2 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp aluminum free baking powder
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 large or 2 small apples cored and chopped
- 1 cup walnuts divided
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup Pyure OR 2 T. THM Super Sweet* 1/2 cup of maple syrup or honey or 1/2 cup granulated sugar can also work for those who don't follow THM
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/4 cup. melted butter or coconut oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together the oats, cinnamon, baking powder, sea salt, apples, and half of the walnuts.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, then add honey, milk and vanilla, whisking thoroughly. (The honey may clump a little when the cold milk is added. Just whisk the best you can, and it'll turn out fine.)
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir to mix.
- Pour the mixture into a 8x8 square pan. Sprinkle with remaining walnuts, then drizzle the melted butter evenly over the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until top is deep brown and bubbly. (Don't overcook! Remove and test doneness with a spoon if needed the baked oatmeal should be very moist, yet have some form. It will continue to set as it cools.)
- While oatmeal is in the oven, whisk icing ingredients together. Drizzle over hot oatmeal. (I like to reserve about half the icing for drizzling additional over each bowl when served.)
Notes
The uncooked oatmeal can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours - I placed the cold dish in my oven while it was preheating to allow it to heat gradually and prevent breakage, then used cooking times listed above. If you mixed the icing in advance and refrigerated it, just allow it to come to room temperature on the counter while the oatmeal bakes.
Notes from Erin - creator of this website, BA, nutrition coach, and certified Trim Healthy Mama coach:
As written, this recipe is an excellent Trim Healthy Mama Crossover (XO) meal. All ingredients are on plan, and XOs are excellent for those in maintenance mode, pregnant and nursing women, and growing children to consume on a regular basis.
Men tend to have higher metabolisms and can also eat more XOs on a regular basis without gaining weight.
XOs are not "cheat" meals. They are a healthy and nutritious part of the Trim Healthy Mama eating framework. However, for those in current weight loss mode, XOs are best eaten occasionally and not for every single meal or for every single day.
For more information on Erin's Trim Healthy Mama coaching programs, check out this page or purchase one of her menu plan bundles here.
*If following the Trim Healthy Mama eating plan, you can also use any of the following sweeteners instead of the ones listed: 1/2 c. + 2 T. erythritol, 1/2 cup xylitol**, 1/2 cup Swerve, 1/4 cup THM Gentle Sweet, 2 T. Truvia, or 1/2 tsp. pure stevia
**Notes on the optional frosting: You'll really have to play with the sweetener and liquid amounts to find what works for you. Lankanto says they are 1:1 with powdered sugar, and other sites say to only use half. I personally haven't added the icing on mine and like it just fine!