Espresso Almond Baked Oatmeal – Kath Eats Actual Meals

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

One Cup Or All Day

However first…let’s discuss espresso!! Whether or not you’re like me and you’ve got one scrumptious cup a day or you’ll be able to 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 gained’t sleep at evening! Something I order after 10am needs to be decaf.

I sit up for that one cup each morning a lot. Thomas is a large espresso lover and began bringing me a cup on my evening stand when he moved it – similar to his dad has accomplished 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 group programmable all the way in which. We’ve a Breville Precision Brewer Espresso Maker that we purchased only a few years in the past. The carafe isn’t glass so it’s advantageous 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. These days we’ve been hooked on Trager Brothers Guatemalan which is a medium roast heavy on the chocolatey notes! (You may 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Impressed by all of my scrumptious espresso, I up to date an outdated KERF recipe and loved all of it final week!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 sturdy espresso so as to add to an everyday baked oatmeal recipe and the consequence was a latte taste all through and a crunchy almond topping. 

This recipe follows the “muffin methodology” 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 can also make it on prep day and reheat it every time you might have a espresso craving. Retailer it within the fridge in an hermetic container. It’ll final for not less than 3-4 days. Once 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 should you had been going to provide it to youngsters or are tremendous delicate, take into account beginning with decaf!

I wish to make it in a pie dish and minimize it into 6 items – it appears a bit fancier. However you may also completely use a sq. baking dish or small casserole dish and minimize into squares or snack bars. You may even wrap in plastic wrap and freeze particular person items to thaw out on a busy morning. 

Elements

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

• Rolled Oats – you should use fast oats too, however don’t use metal minimize. Use gluten-free oats in order for you. 
• Espresso – as famous above, you may also use decaf. 
• Egg – can sub a flax egg
• Brown sugar – maple syrup is okay too. There’s not a lot so you may also omit!
• Baking Powder – key ingredient to assist it rise!
• Cinnamon – Cocoa powder can be good too. 
• Slivered almonds – sliced or chopped almonds work as effectively. 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. Massive 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 components collectively

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

3. Combine the moist components

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

4. Mix moist and dry

Add the dry components to the moist and blend collectively. It should appear moist, however the liquid will soak in throughout 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. High 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 should you’d like!

When you love this recipe, take a look at my pineapple the other way up baked oatmeal, eggnog spiced baked oatmeal, apple walnut baked oatmeal, and wholesome pumpkin baked oatmeal.

Now pour your self a mug!

Extra posts from Kath: