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Fried Oatmeal Recipe - Vegan & Gluten-free

Take your oatmeal breakfast game to the next level with this Chai-Spiced Fried Oatmeal recipe. The best way to use up leftover oatmeal! Vegan, refined sugar-free & gluten-free! 

Course Breakfast, brunch
Cuisine #Vegan, American, Gluten-free
Keyword fried oatmeal recipe, oatmeal breakfast recipe, vegan oatmeal recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling 6 hours
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 3 Personen
Calories 389 kcal
Author Kiki Johnson

Ingredients

  • ½ tsp salt
  • 4 tbsp coconut sugar or 6 tbsp maple syrup
  • 2 cup rolled oats toasted if possible, 180 g
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp cardamom
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • 2 tbsp nut butter
  • 50 g dried cranberries or raisins
  • 2 tbsp sunflower seeds toasted
  • 3 tbsp coconut oil
  • Toppings

Instructions

  1. Take a standard sized loaf pan 8.5x4.5" and line with cling film.
  2. In a medium pot, heat 250 ml Wasser and 250 ml almond milk with salt. Add coconut sugar, oats, spices and nut butter and reduce the heat to a low simmer. Let simmer for 7 to 10 minutes. Add a splash of milk if it gets to dry.
  3. Add Cranberries and sunflower seeds and pour the mixture into the loaf pan. Press down with wet hands and cover with cling film.

  4. Let chill in the fridge or even better, freeze overnight, then cut into 3 to 4 squares.

  5. In a big pan, melt 3 tbsp coconut oil on medium heat and fry the oatmeal from both sides until golden brown. Serve with toppings.

Recipe Notes

  • I added some Chai spices to my fried oatmeal but you can use apple pie spice or pumpkin spice instead. just add cinnamon.
  • Upgrade your fried oatmeal by toasting the oats first. Spread the oats in a thin layer on an ungreased baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes at 350F.  They will turn tan and have a strong, nutty aroma. Stir the oats occasionally, to prevent scorching and ensure even toasting.
  • I do not recommend exceeding the amount of add-ins by much or your oatmeal will be more difficult to fry.

  •  Freezing the cooked oatmeal makes the slicing process easier. I prefer using a loaf pan and haven’t had any issues slicing the oatmeal like a loaf of bread. Of course, you will need some arm muscle but it's totally doable.