Golden Turmeric Baked Oats
Creamy and comforting, these baked oats are inspired by golden milk, featuring turmeric, cinnamon, and ginger. A cozy, satisfying way to start or end your day.
Servings: 4
Calories: 185kcal
Equipment
- 1 5"x5" baking dish
- 1 mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole rolled oats
- 1 ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of your choice
- ¼ cup raw date paste or 2 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¾ teaspoon vanilla
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- pinch black pepper optional. Greatly enhances the benefits of turmeric.
Instructions
Make Date Paste
- If you don't have date paste, simmer ¼ cup chopped dates in ¼ cup water until they are very soft (about 5 minutes). Cool slightly, pureé until smooth.
Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 325℉
Mix Ingredients
- Gather ingredients: 1 cup whole rolled oats, 1 ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk, ¼ cup raw date paste, ½ teaspoon baking powder,1 teaspoon ground turmeric, ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground ginger, ¾ teaspoon vanilla, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, and ¼ teaspoon sea salt.
- In mixing bowl, whisk 1 ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk, ¼ cup raw date paste, 1 teaspoon ground turmeric, ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground ginger, ¾ teaspoon vanilla, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, and ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- Stir in 1 cup whole rolled oats, and ½ teaspoon baking powder.
- Pour ingredients into a lightly greased baking dish.
- Bake at 325℉ for 45 minutes.
- Remove from oven and allow to set for 10 minutes before serving
- Cover leftovers and refrigerate for up to three days.
Notes
I used basic spices. Golden milk often includes black pepper which enhances the the effect of turmeric. Cardamom, nutmeg and cloves are also included sometimes.