Paleo Baked "Noatmeal"

I haven't uploaded a breakfast recipe in a while! Since I typically make Christmas morning breakfast for everyone though I found this Paleo Baked "Noatmeal" to try out. Don't worry I still made everyone non-Paleo waffles to eat as well, but I will always make sure to have a delicious tasting healthier option too. This "Noatmeal" is grain-free using sweet potato, flaxseed, coconut flakes, and a couple of eggs. This was pretty simple to throw together too and I prepped all the ingredients the night before to make baking in the morning even easier. To grate the sweet potato I always peel the potato, cut into chunks, then throw in my food processor and pulse until all pieces are grated. That sure beats using a grater, in my opinion. My only note on this recipe is that using my 8x8 dish I had it in the oven for 35 minutes long and still think it could have baked a little longer. Just make sure to keep an eye on your dish around the 30 minute mark! I opted for 1/4 cup almonds, used this Unsweetened Coconut Milk, and 3 Tbsp of this Maple Syrup, and with 9 servings this put each bar at 7g Fat, 18g Carbs, and 3g Protein. Not a lot of protein, so I personally had two servings and some scrambled eggs to go with it. I thought this turned out pretty tasty and it was a fun alternative breakfast to my usual oatmeal! My family also claimed to have enjoyed it and there were no leftovers, so I think that's a good sign as well. I made this again for my friends on New Year's Eve morning and tested it out with berries and apples, and both turned out delicious! 😋 👇🏼👇🏼

Let me know if you give it a try and what you think!

Paleo Baked "Noatmeal"
Ingredients:

• 1 medium sweet potato about 150 grams
• 1 large banana preferably overripe
• 1/2 cup coconut flakes loosely packed
• 1/4 - 1/2 cup nuts and/or seeds of choice, roughly chopped
• 3 tbsp ground flaxseed
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 3/4 cup almond milk, coconut milk, or other milk of choice
• 2 eggs
• 2-3 tbsp maple syrup or other preferred sweetener
• 2 tsp vanilla extract

To Top:

• 1/2 cup blueberries (or other berries) - fresh or frozen

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 355 F (180 C). You will need a baking dish for this recipe which I recommend you grease with a little coconut oil or butter so the bake will slide out easily. I typically use an 8 inch square dish for this recipe.
2. Peel and grate the sweet potato. Combine grated sweet potato, coconut flakes, nuts & seeds, flaxseed and cinnamon in a large bowl.
3. In a separate bowl, mash the banana into a puree. Add in the eggs, maple syrup, milk, and vanilla. Mix together.
4. Combine the wet mix and the dry mix, and then pour into baking dish. Scatter over the blueberries and gently press into the mixture.
5. Bake for 25-30 minutes until firm and starting to brown on top. (This took me at least 35 min with an 8x8 dish.)
6. Serve hot or cold, with your favorite toppings (try yogurt/coconut yogurt, tahini, nut butter, fruit, etc).

Recipe Notes
*If you use a smaller baking dish than an 8 inch square dish and the mixture is deeper, it may take a bit longer to cook – adjust the baking time accordingly. Using a wider dish makes this quite a shallow bake.
*You can swap the berry topping for another fresh fruit e.g. sliced apple, pear, nectarine. Alternatively, you can stir a few tablespoons of dried fruit through the bake rather than topping it.

Original recipe found here