Blueberry- ginger apple bake is a great way to start the day; it’s an easy recipe that’s packed with wholesome ingredients. Whole grains, healthy fats, fruit, and spices. Make it ahead of time for a quick, grab and go breakfast or even serve it for dessert!
Besides adding flavor to the dish, ginger may provide great health benefits; such as being anti-inflammatory and helping relieve chronic pain. Learn out more about ginger on our food page.
If you are not a big fan of ginger, this dish has a very subtle ginger taste. For those that like the taste of ginger, feel free to add more to your liking.
Ingredients
1 medium apple, diced
1 cup oats
1- 1.5 cups frozen or fresh blueberries
2-3 teaspoons cinnamon
½ teaspoon ginger powder (*use up to 1 teaspoon if you like ginger)
½ tablespoon pure vanilla
2 tablespoons cashew butter (* nut allergies use a seed butter of choice)
2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
1-2 pitted date(s), optional
2 cups water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F. Wash and dice the apple into small pieces. Place the oats, diced apple, and blueberries into a baking dish.
- In a high-speed blender, combine the cinnamon, ginger powder, vanilla, cashew butter, flax, and water. Add 1-2 dates if you want the bake to be sweeter. Blend until smooth and then pour over the oats and fruit. Stir the mixture.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until desired texture. Allow to cool for a few minutes, and then enjoy! *Optional to pour soy milk or homemade cashew milk over the bake. (To make a quick nut milk, blend 1 tablespoon of cashew with 1 cup water and pour over the dish).
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