If your mornings often start with a skipped breakfast followed by regrettable lunchtime choices, a simple culinary revelation might be the solution. A delicious baked oats recipe, drawing inspiration from the flavours of an almond croissant, promises to be both filling and ready in just 20 minutes.
From Breakfast Skeptic to Convert
Deputy Editor Millie Bull, writing for the Express, confessed that breakfast was once a meal she rarely ate. While the occasional weekend pastry was a treat, a lack of morning appetite typically saw her holding out for lunch. This habit, however, led to less-than-ideal eating patterns as intense midday hunger prompted unhealthy food choices.
Determined to change, she sought out easy, healthy, and tasty breakfast recipes that could stave off hunger. One dish that consistently appeared in her research was almond croissant baked oats. As a fan of the classic French pastry, but aware of its high sugar and saturated fat content, she was intrigued by a healthier homage.
The Power of Key Ingredients
The recipe cleverly combines two nutritional powerhouses. Almonds provide a dense source of healthy fats, protein, antioxidants, vitamin E, and minerals like magnesium. Meanwhile, oats are celebrated for their ability to lower cholesterol, regulate blood sugar, and promote a lasting feeling of fullness.
The base recipe Millie tried, from The Happy Pear, includes oats, ground almonds, almond extract, almond milk, maple syrup, baking powder, and plant-based yoghurt. However, she notes the recipe is highly adaptable. Successful substitutions have included using Greek yoghurt or cottage cheese instead of plant-based yoghurt, and coconut or cow's milk in place of almond milk. She even found that swapping the baking powder and yoghurt for an egg created a more cake-like consistency.
How to Make Your Own
This recipe, dated 3 January 2026, serves two and is straightforward to prepare.
Ingredients:
- 60g oats
- 40g ground almonds (almond flour)
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 120ml almond milk (or other milk)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1.5 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp plant-based yoghurt
- Pinch of salt
- For topping: 2 tbsp flaked almonds, 1 tsp icing sugar (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 180°C and lightly grease two ramekins or a medium baking dish.
- Mix the dry ingredients (oats, ground almonds, baking powder) in a bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients (almond milk, maple syrup, almond extract, yoghurt).
- Combine the wet and dry mixtures until well incorporated.
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish(es) and top with flaked almonds and icing sugar.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown and set.
The final dish is described as scrumptious, capturing the essence of an almond croissant filling. It can be enjoyed warm or cold, with an extra drizzle of maple syrup or a dollop of yoghurt. For the ultimate morning time-saver, you can prepare the mixture the night before and refrigerate it, ready to bake fresh in the morning.
