Start your day with a zesty burst of flavour with Orange Poppyseed Oats. These orange baked oats combine the refreshing taste of oranges with the delightful crunch of poppyseeds, creating a breakfast that feels like a treat. Perfectly baked to golden perfection, this dish is reminiscent of an orange creamsicle in oatmeal form.
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Why you'll love this recipe
Easy to Make: This Orange Poppyseed Baked Oats recipe is simple and straightforward, perfect for busy mornings or meal prepping for the week.
Nutritious and Delicious: Packed with wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, Greek yogurt, and fresh oranges, this orange oatmeal is both healthy and tasty.
Great for Meal Prep: Prepare a batch of this orange and poppyseed baked oats ahead of time and have a ready-to-eat breakfast that lasts all week, making mornings stress-free and nutritious.
Ingredients
Rolled oats. Rolled oats provide the hearty base for these orange poppyseed oats, adding a satisfying texture and nutty flavour.
Flour. Flour helps to bind the ingredients together, creating a soft and tender texture in the orange baked oats.
Banana. Mashed banana adds natural sweetness and moisture to the orange oatmeal, and can be substituted with applesauce or Greek yoghurt if desired.
Egg. The egg helps to bind the ingredients and provide structure, but you can substitute it with a flax egg or chia seed mixture for a vegan option.
Poppyseeds. Poppyseeds add a delightful crunch and nutty flavour to the orange and poppyseed oats, but can be omitted if preferred.
Protein powder. Protein powder can be added for an extra boost of protein, making these orange creamsicle oats a more filling and nutritious breakfast.
Vanilla extract. Vanilla extract enhances the overall flavour, adding a sweet and fragrant note to the orange poppyseed oats.
Milk. Milk adds creaminess to the mixture, and can be substituted with any plant-based milk for a dairy-free version.
Orange. Fresh orange juice and cubed flesh infuse the oats with a bright, citrusy flavor, making these orange baked oats taste like an orange creamsicle.
Vanilla yoghurt. Topping with vanilla yogurt adds an extra layer of creaminess and sweetness, perfectly complementing the orange and poppyseed oats.
Please check the recipe card for full list of ingredients and quantity. See below for substitutions and variations.
How to make orange oats
- Prepare baking dish
Coat the bottom of an oven-safe pan with a small amount of oil or butter. I use an almost square pan for mine (link below), but you can use an oval or rectangular, you might just have to adjust the cooking time (tips in main recipe below).
- Mix ingredients
Extract the juice from the orange and add all ingredients to the pan and mix well. No need to worry about the mixture if it's slightly soggy from the oranges as this will help with the texture when baked. Flatten the top to ensure it cooks evenly.
- Bake oats
Bake for approx. 40 minutes @160C or until the top is golden brown. You can bake for less time (approx. 30 minutes) if you like a more gooey texture, or longer (approx. 40 minutes) if you like it really cakey.
- Serve
Cut into serving sizes and top with vanilla Greek yoghurt for an orange creamsicle oats.
Top Tip
Use fresh oranges for best flavour. This will enhance the citrusy taste and make the orange oats more vibrant.
Meal prep and leftovers
Meal prepping Orange Poppyseed Oats is a great way to ensure you have a nutritious and delicious breakfast ready for busy mornings. These orange baked oats can be made in advance and enjoyed throughout the week as either a breakfast meal prep or a filling snack.
Storing
Allow the baked oats to cool on the kitchen counter (no more than 2 hours), then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Reheating
Reheat baked oats individual portions in the microwave for about 30-60 seconds or until warmed through. You could also eat them cold for a quick breakfast on the go!
Freezing
Freeze the baked oats in individual portions for up to 6 months. For added convenience, cut the baked oats into squares or portions before storing so they thaw easier and are a quick grab and go breakfast. Thaw in the refrigerator for a couple of hours or overnight.
If you want more meal prep information, check out my Meal Prep for Beginners post and my Meal Prep Basics E-Book.
FAQs
Your baked oats might be gooey if they haven’t cooked long enough, the ratio of liquid to oats is too high, or if the oven temperature is too low. Ensure you bake the orange poppyseed oats until they are set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean (some moisture is fine, it's mainly personal preference).
You can, but you don't have to. Soaking poppy seeds before baking helps to soften them and release more of their nutty flavor, enhancing the taste and texture of the orange poppyseed oats.
Oats generally refer to the whole grain or groats, while rolled oats are steamed and flattened whole oats, which makes them quicker to cook and ideal for recipes like orange poppyseed oats.
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Recipe
Orange Poppyseed Baked Oats
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Equipment
- Square Baking Dish, approx. 22cm
Ingredients
- 170 g (2 cups) rolled oats
- 100 g (¾ cups) flour
- 55 g (½ cups) protein powder, optional (See Note 3)
- 100 g (½ cups) banana, mashed (Note 1 for substitutions)
- 1 egg, Note 2 for substitutions
- 50 g (¼ cups) poppyseeds, optional
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 180 ml (¾ cups) milk, (Note 4 for substitutions)
- 150 g (5 ½ oz) orange, approx. 1 orange, cubed
Instructions
Prepare ingredients
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F)
- Halve the 150 g (5 ½ oz) orange, lightly squeeze out excess juice, then cube. Set both aside.Juicing first is optional, but it makes the cubing less messy
- Mash 100 g (½ cups) banana and mix with 1 egg. Add 170 g (2 cups) rolled oats, 100 g (¾ cups) flour, 55 g (½ cups) protein powder, 50 g (¼ cups) poppyseeds, 2 tsp vanilla extract, 180 ml (¾ cups) milk, 150 g (5 ½ oz) orange (the juice & cubes) and mix well.
- Coat the bottom of an oven-safe pan with a small amount of oil or butter.
- Add the mixture to the pan and flatten surface.
Bake
- Bake for 30-50 minutes depending on how gooey or cakey you prefer it (See Note 5)
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes before slicing, then top with favourite toppings and serve.
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