Coconut flour baked “oatmeal” is a hearty breakfast porridge made without grains ! It is also vegan, gluten-free, oil-free and nut-free.

coconut flour baked porridge in a square metal baking pan, topped with cranberries and various seeds

Nourishing Baked Porridge, Made without Grains

This cozy breakfast bake has magical powers.

It has the ability to make you feel warm, cozy and spoiled as you eat it (reliable for a lazy, chilly Sunday morning) yet leaves you feeling energized, satisfied, and ready to tackle the day (e.g., running with friends, biking with the kids, or attacking that looming mountain of laundry).

Further, while this casserole is reminiscent of baked oatmeal (which is typically bound with eggs), it is grain-free, vegan, gluten-free and high in protein.

If that’s not magic, what is?

(Umm…did I mention how quick and straightforward it is, too?)

close-up of coconut flour baked porridge in a metal baking dish

Ingredients for Coconut Flour Baked “Oatmeal”

The enchantment from this porridge stems from a short list of power ingredients:

coconut flour
ripe bananas
coconut sugar
flaxseed meal
coconut milk

When combined, and then baked, these humble ingredients produce an irresistible breakfast or brunch dish that is slightly soft and pudding-like while still warm, but can be cut into bars once completely cooled and chilled.

I’ve added dried fruit and an assortment of seeds, but you can add up to a cup of fresh berries (e.g., blueberries or raspberries), additional diced firm-ripe bananas or diced mango.

Now, please excuse me, I have more fluff reading to savor before heading out for a run. Enjoy!

chilled and cut bar of coconut flour baked porridge

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Vegan Keto Coconut Flax Porridge {2-Ingredients}
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Instant Coconut Hot Cereal {Vegan, Keto, 3 Ingredients}
Coconut Flour Cauliflower Bread (vegan, keto)

Grain-Free Baked "Oatmeal" {vegan, oil-free, gluten-free}

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 9 servings

Ingredients

2 cups water
1/2 cup coconut milk full-fat, well-stirred
1 cup mashed very ripe banana
6 tbsp ground flax seeds flaxseed meal
1/2 cup coconut flour
1/3 cup coconut sugar or natural cane sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp fine sea salt
2 tsp baking powder
1-1/2 cups blueberries
Optional: 1 cup of fresh fruit or 1/3 cup dried fruit
Optional: 3 to 4 tbsp seeds or chopped nuts

Method

Preheat oven to 375°F; Grease a 9-inch (23 cm) square metal baking pan with coconut oil
In a large bowl , whisk together coconut milk, water, banana, flax seeds, coconut flour , coconut sugar , vanilla and salt until blended. Let stand for 10 minutes to thicken. Stir in baking powder until well blended; gently fold in fruit, if using,
Spread mixture evenly into prepared pan. Sprinkle with seeds or nuts, if using.
Bake in preheated oven for 50 to 55 minutes or until set at the center and golden. Let cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Cut into servings and serve warm.
( Alternatively, cool completely, cut into bars or squares, and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to eat. Serve cold, room temp, or rewarm in microwave for 10 to 15 seconds).