{"id":33780,"date":"2022-09-16T18:57:51","date_gmt":"2022-09-16T22:57:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/?p=33780"},"modified":"2022-09-16T18:57:51","modified_gmt":"2022-09-16T22:57:51","slug":"cranberry-baked-oats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.thebusyfoodie.com\/index.php\/2022\/09\/16\/cranberry-baked-oats\/","title":{"rendered":"Cranberry Orange Baked Oats for One"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#f9a72b\">This <strong>single-serving baked oats recipe<\/strong> will get your day started on the right foot. It only takes minutes to make this warm, cozy breakfast that will keep you going all morning long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/cranberry-baked-oats-1-2-1200x1800.jpg\" alt=\"cranberry baked oats for one.\" class=\"wp-image-33806\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-70f3d7d2\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M478.21 334.093L336 256l142.21-78.093c11.795-6.477 15.961-21.384 9.232-33.037l-19.48-33.741c-6.728-11.653-21.72-15.499-33.227-8.523L296 186.718l3.475-162.204C299.763 11.061 288.937 0 275.48 0h-38.96c-13.456 0-24.283 11.061-23.994 24.514L216 186.718 77.265 102.607c-11.506-6.976-26.499-3.13-33.227 8.523l-19.48 33.741c-6.728 11.653-2.562 26.56 9.233 33.037L176 256 33.79 334.093c-11.795 6.477-15.961 21.384-9.232 33.037l19.48 33.741c6.728 11.653 21.721 15.499 33.227 8.523L216 325.282l-3.475 162.204C212.237 500.939 223.064 512 236.52 512h38.961c13.456 0 24.283-11.061 23.995-24.514L296 325.282l138.735 84.111c11.506 6.976 26.499 3.13 33.227-8.523l19.48-33.741c6.728-11.653 2.563-26.559-9.232-33.036z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#0071a1\"><a>What you&#8217;ll love about this easy breakfast recipe:&nbsp;<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Make it in the microwave!<\/strong> The oats take just 2-3 minutes to &#8220;bake&#8221; in the microwave. (I&#8217;ve included oven instructions too in case you don&#8217;t have one, but it will take longer.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Taste like a warm muffin.<\/strong> Cake for breakfast? Yes, please!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Make a single serving &#8211; or more! <\/strong>It&#8217;s easy to scale this recipe up or down as needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A single serving breakfast recipe that&#8217;s ready in minutes<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&#8217;ve officially reached the time of year when it&#8217;s cold and dark when I wake up in the morning. I don&#8217;t know about you, but I&#8217;m not a fan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I&#8217;m not a morning person as it is, and in the fall and winter it can be even more of a struggle to get out the door on time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The last thing I want to do is spend my precious minutes in the morning making breakfast. Which means usually I rush out with just coffee. (A lot of coffee.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But breakfast is important to keep you going and these cranberry baked oats are great for those sleepy mornings when you want something healthy to start your day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cranberry-orange flavor is one of my favorites, and these bakes oats taste just like a warm muffin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And they&#8217;re quick! You can make this recipe in the time it takes to brew a pot of coffee. So no matter how much time (or energy) you have in the morning, this baked oatmeal will keep your head above water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/cranberry-baked-oats-1-1200x1800.jpg\" alt=\"Dry ingredients for baked oats in a blender, with cranberries and an orange off to the side. \" class=\"wp-image-33781\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ingredients\"><strong>Ingredients needed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ingredient list for these baked oats is a little longer than usual for my recipes, but they&#8217;re almost all simple pantry items. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>To make them, you&#8217;ll need:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Apple sauce. <\/strong>A lot of baked oat recipes use banana as a binder, but that can be an overpowering flavor. For this recipe, I used applesauce which adds a subtle sweetness but not much flavor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Milk. <\/strong>whole milk, oat milk, almond milk &#8212; whatever you have in the fridge will work! I used unsweetened almond milk here.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Oats.<\/strong> You&#8217;ll need old fashioned rolled oats or quick oats for this to work. You can also use oat flour (which makes it even easier and eliminated the need for a blender &#8211; just mix and pour!) Don&#8217;t attempt making it with steel cut oats.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Orange zest. <\/strong>You can use fresh or dried orange zest. In a pinch, 1\/8 teaspoon of orange extract also works well!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cranberries.<\/strong> Fresh or frozen! Avoid dried cranberries, which are too chewy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Maple syrup.<\/strong> For sweetness. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eggs<\/strong> <strong>and Baking powder.<\/strong> These ingredient provide lift so your oats are nice and fluffy. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You&#8217;ll also need a small, microwavable baking dish, like an 8 ounce ramekin, or a coffee mug.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Optional Mix-Ins: <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also stir in a tablespoons of chopped walnuts or chocolate chips before baking for a different variation. If you&#8217;d like, add 1\/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the blended oat mixture for a slightly sweeter flavor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/cranberry-baked-oats-3-1200x1800.jpg\" alt=\"Blending the base for baked oats. \" class=\"wp-image-33783\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/cranberry-baked-oats-4-1200x1800.jpg\" alt=\"Pouring the oat mixture into a ramekin. \" class=\"wp-image-33784\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to make baked oats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Prepare the baking dish<\/strong> by misting it lightly with cooking spray.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Blend the oats along with all of the other ingredients, except the cranberries. <\/strong>Pour the oat mixture. into the dish.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stir in the cranberries.<\/strong> blended oats.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cook<\/strong> in the microwave or oven. You&#8217;ll know they&#8217;re done when the top is lightly browned and the edges pull away from the sides of the dish.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/cranberry-baked-oats-5-1200x1800.jpg\" alt=\"Topping the batter with cranberries.\" class=\"wp-image-33785\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/cranberry-baked-oats-6-1200x1800.jpg\" alt=\"Orange Cranberry Baked Oats. \" class=\"wp-image-33786\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faqs\"><strong>FAQs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1632692599561\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is baked oatmeal?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Baked oatmeal is a delicious breakfast recipe that went viral on tiktok about a year ago. It&#8217;s a simple blend of oats, eggs, and other wholesome ingredients that you bake in the oven or microwave like a little cake.<br\/><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1632695442839\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can you make it ahead?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes! <br\/><br\/>Allow the oatmeal to cool, then cover it with plastic wrap. You can keep it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Eat it cold, or pop it into the microwave to reheat it. <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1632695603958\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is baked oatmeal good for you?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes! It&#8217;s packed with protein and fiber and sweetened naturally with fruit and just a touch of maple syrup.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1655327228723\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How to eat baked oatmeal<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The texture of baked oatmeal is like a soft, fluffy cake so you&#8217;ll want to use a fork or spoon to eat it. I like to top mine with a little bit of whipped cream and a dusting of cinnamon to make it extra fun.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Other recipes you might like:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/spiced-applesauce-bread\">Spiced Applesauce Bread <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/chorizo-breakfast-burritos\">Make-Ahead Breakfast Burritos <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/blackberry-yogurt-parfaits\">Blackberry Yogurt Parfait <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cupcakesandkalechips.com\/pumpkin-spice-latte-overnight-oats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pumpkin Spice Overnight Oats<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thegingeredwhisk.com\/puff-pastry-quiche\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mini Puff Pastry Quiche<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fitasamamabear.com\/chocolate-protein-powder-mug-cake\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Protein Powder Mug Cake<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/cranberry-baked-oats-9-1200x1800.jpg\" alt=\"Overhead view of two ramekins with cranberry baked oats. \" class=\"wp-image-33789\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This single-serving baked oats recipe will get your day started on the right foot. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":33806,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","_kadence_starter_templates_imported_post":false,"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[32,37,23],"tags":[43],"class_list":["post-33780","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-breakfast-recipes","category-microwave-recipes","category-recipes","tag-5-minute-recipe"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.thebusyfoodie.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33780","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.thebusyfoodie.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.thebusyfoodie.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.thebusyfoodie.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.thebusyfoodie.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=33780"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/staging.thebusyfoodie.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33780\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.thebusyfoodie.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=33780"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.thebusyfoodie.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=33780"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.thebusyfoodie.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=33780"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}