Fruit and Nut Oatmeal Bake: A Healthy and Hearty Treat
This recipe creates a moist and flavorful oatmeal bake, packed with a variety of fruits and nuts. It’s a perfect breakfast, snack, or dessert option, offering a nutritious and satisfying treat. The combination of raisins, sultanas, cherries, apples, bananas, and Brazil nuts provides a rich source of fiber, vitamins, and healthy fats.
Preparation Time: 25 minutes
This includes soaking the dried fruits, pureeing the apples, mashing the banana, and mixing the batter.
Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
This is the baking time for the oatmeal bake.
Total Time: 1 hour 10-15 minutes
This includes all preparation and cooking time.
Ingredients:
100g raisins
100g sultanas
1 cup (100g) rolled oats
2 medium apples (about 300g)
100-120 ml water
2 large eggs
1 ripe banana
100g fresh or frozen cherries (pitted)
1 teaspoon baking powder
Vegetable oil (for greasing the baking dish)
50g Brazil nuts, chopped
Directions:
Prep the Raisins and Sultanas:
Place the raisins and sultanas in a bowl.
Pour boiling water over them and let them soak for 10 minutes to soften.
Drain the soaked fruits and set them aside.
Prepare the Oatmeal:
Place the rolled oats in a blender or food processor.
Pulse until the oats are finely chopped. You don’t need to turn them into flour, just a finer consistency.
Puree the Apples:
Peel, core, and chop the apples.
Place the chopped apples and water in a blender or food processor.
Blend until smooth.
Mix the Ingredients:
In a large mixing bowl, pour the pureed apples.
Add the eggs and mix well with a whisk or spoon.
Mash the banana with a fork until smooth.
Add the mashed banana to the apple and egg mixture. Stir to combine.
Add the Fruits:
Add the drained raisins, sultanas, and cherries to the mixture.
Mix well to distribute the fruits evenly.
Incorporate the Dry Ingredients:
Add the finely chopped oatmeal and baking powder to the mixture.
Stir thoroughly until all the ingredients are well combined.
Prepare the Baking Dish:
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