A beautiful baked oatmeal recipe. A nutrient dense breakfast option to support you through pregnancy, postpartum and beyond. You can opt to use whatever delicious fruits are in season and whatever nuts and seeds you store in the pantry. The kids love this one too! The combination of nutritious oats, warming cinnamon, maple and vanilla creates a nourishing dish that fills the house with a soul warming smell that makes such a lovely way to wake up.

Perfect for these rainy mornings or any morning really!

Prepare to share with the family or keep in the fridge for weekday breakfasts.

Preheat oven to 180°c

Mix together in a baking tray:
2 cups rolled oats
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tbsp chia seeds
2 cups milk of choice
2 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup raw almonds
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
2 fresh plums
1/2 cup frozen blueberries
Top with 4 fresh figs
Bake for 20-30 minutes or until liquid has soaked up and fruit is soft
Enjoy with yoghurt xo

Some of the benefits of these ingredients:

Rolled Oats - rich in fibre to support digestion and balance blood glucose, a high protein grain, rich in many minerals such as iron, magnesium and zinc.
Ceylon Cinnamon - known for its blood glucose regulating properties and rich antioxidant content.