Another Healthy Recipe

Super Seedy Baked Oatmeal

This baked oatmeal is rich in gamma-linolenic acid, or GLA, an essential omega-6 fatty acid that helps your body lock in moisture for healthier, more supple skin.

• 2 tablespoons ground flax seeds 
• 1/4 cup water  
• 1 large ripe banana, sliced 
• 1 1/2 cups quick cooking oats 
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg  
• 1 teaspoon baking powder 
• 1/4 teaspoon salt 
• 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons hemp milk (or other nondairy milk)  
• 1/3 cup pure maple syrup 
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 
• 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil  
• 1/4 cup pepitas (shelled pumpkin seeds) 
• 2 tablespoons hemp seeds  
• fresh berries, for serving  

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray an 8-inch square pan with nonstick spray. 

Whisk together the ground flax seeds and water in a small bowl, then set aside to gel. 

Slice the banana and place in a single layer on the bottom of the square pan. 

In a separate bowl, mix together the oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, baking powder, and salt. Add the flax seed mixture, hemp milk, maple syrup, vanilla, and coconut oil. Stir together, then fold in the pepitas and hemp seeds. 

Gently top the sliced bananas with the oat mixture. Place in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes until golden brown and set. 

To serve, scoop the baked oatmeal into a bowl and top with fresh berries and more hemp milk.