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baked AB&J french toast oatmeal

August 2, 2016 by Amanda @ .running with spoons. 30 Comments

This single serve baked AB&J French toast oatmeal is guaranteed to get you out of bed in the morning with its soft, fluffy, and slightly ooey, gooey texture. It’s vegan, refined-sugar-free, easily made gluten-free, and loaded with AB&J (or PB&J) flavour in every bite!

Baked AB&J French Toast Oatmeal - guaranteed to get you out of bed in the morning with it's soft, fluffy, and slightly ooey, gooey texture! This recipe is vegan, easily made gluten-free, and loaded with AB&J (or PB&J) flavour in every bite! | runningwithspoons.com

It’s almond butter jelly time… again! šŸ™ŒšŸ»

I wasn’t kidding when I said that I have a full-blown obsession with this combo right now. I want to ABJ ALL the things, but I’m trying to pace myself and give you guys a bit more variety. Well, that and this recipe was on hold for a few weeks because it took me that long to come up with a name for it. I know. But it was seriously an issue!

See, this guy was inspired by my banana oat baked french toast, but I wasn’t about to call it almond butter & jelly oat baked french toast because that just sounds awkward AF. AB&J baked oatmeal didn’t work, and neither did AB&J baked French toast since both only tell half the story of this oatmeal slash French toast hybrid.

SO! You ready to hear the brilliant awe-inspiring name I finally came up with for this gem? Baked AB&J French toast oatmeal…

Baked ABJ French Toast Oatmeal2

And I’m not even sure that I’m 100% happy with that, but… well, no… that actually sounds pretty good. Sweet šŸ‘šŸ»

Anyways! Like I said a second ago, this bowl of beauty is a cross between baked oatmeal and baked French toast. You make it the same way you’d make baked oatmeal, but you swap out half of the oats with a slice of bread (gluten-free, if needed) for a little bit of oomph… and the result is textural perfection. 

It’s soft, fluffy, gooey, hearty – all those things with a delicately crispy top that gives way to a ridiculously tender centre…

Baked AB&J French Toast Oatmeal - guaranteed to get you out of bed in the morning with it's soft, fluffy, and slightly ooey, gooey texture! This recipe is vegan, easily made gluten-free, and loaded with AB&J (or PB&J) flavour in every bite! | runningwithspoons.com

AND it tastes like an almond butter & jelly sandwich. Or peanut butter & jelly, if you want to go that route.

I personally chose a lightly salted creamy almond butter paired with blueberries and blueberry jam (I dieeeeeee for this combo), but you could do peanut butter and strawberries, or almond butter and raspberries. OR! you could even do soy nut butter and mixed berries if you wanted to go nut-free and a little crazy. It all depends on what YOU love because this whole thing is for YOU. Yup. This entire recipe makes a single-serving, meaning you don’t have to share with anyone if you don’t want to. And believe me… you’re not gonna want to…

You are gonna want to swap out whateverĀ you were planning on having for breakfast tomorrow morning for thisĀ baked AB&J French toast oatmeal, though. I have a feeling you’ll love it.

Happy eating!

Baked AB&J French Toast Oatmeal - guaranteed to get you out of bed in the morning with it's soft, fluffy, and slightly ooey, gooey texture! This recipe is vegan, easily made gluten-free, and loaded with AB&J (or PB&J) flavour in every bite! | runningwithspoons.com

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Baked AB&J French Toast Oatmeal


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  • Author: Amanda @ Running with Spoons
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Yield: 1 serving 1x
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Ingredients

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  • 1 Tbsp (7 g) ground flax
  • 6 Tbsp (90 ml) unsweetened almond milk*
  • 1 Tbsp (16 g) nut butter*
  • 2–3 tsp (10–15 ml) maple syrup (or other liquid sweetener)
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 slice of hearty bread, cubed***
  • 1/4 cup (20 g) old-fashioned oats
  • 2 Tbsp (15 g) berries

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375F (190C) and lightly grease an individually-sized (16 oz/500 ml) oven-safe dish. Set aside.
  2. Combine the ground flax and almond milk in a shallow medium-sized bowl and let it sit until the flax starts to release a gel, about 5-10 minutes
  3. Add the nut butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, and vanilla, mixing until fully combined. Pour the bread cubes into the wet mix and use a fork to lightly press down on them so that they absorb most of the liquid. Add the oats and berries, and gently stir until everything is well incorporated. If the mix seems too dry, add a splash of extra milk.
  4. Transfer the dough to your prepared dish and drop a spoonful of jam in the centre, using a toothpick or knife to swirl it around a little. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the bake has set and the top has turned golden brown.
  5. Remove it from the oven, top with additional AB&J, if desired, and enjoy!

Notes

* Depending on how thick and/or hearty your bread is, you may have to add a splash of extra milk. ** I used almond, but feel free to use whichever nut butter you prefer. *** I tried this with a few different types of bread, and each worked fine. Heartier breads produce a slightly drier bake, as do breads that are slightly older. If you need this to be gluten free, use gluten free bread and certified GF oats.

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins

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Baked AB&J French Toast Oatmeal - guaranteed to get you out of bed in the morning with it's soft, fluffy, and slightly ooey, gooey texture! This recipe is vegan, easily made gluten-free, and loaded with AB&J (or PB&J) flavour in every bite! | runningwithspoons.com

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  1. seekyum

    July 16, 2022 at 10:09 pm

    Love your oatmeal , will try when have a chance






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  2. seekyum

    July 14, 2022 at 7:46 am

    I love oatmeal, could you share more about it next time?

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  3. Reilly

    March 9, 2021 at 8:10 am

    I’m not even an oatmeal fan, but this has been my favorite baked oatmeal recipe for years. SO good. This morning I made mine with raspberries šŸ˜‹ So easy to whip up and a great way to get in breakfast.






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  4. carlo

    August 14, 2016 at 7:31 pm

    To be honestly,it looks a little weird,but the photos are elegant






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  5. Hilary

    August 4, 2016 at 9:22 am

    This sounds absolutely amazing! I had my first pb&j sandwich in awhile not to long ago and I got hooked again!

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  6. Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health

    August 3, 2016 at 9:04 pm

    Um, you just combined two of the best breakfasts EVER and topped with almond butter & jelly. You are a freaking genius. And now I’m hungry. Seriously, this looks so good and I would give anything to have it for lunch right now! šŸ™‚

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  7. Rachel @ athleticavocado

    August 3, 2016 at 5:39 am

    I never knew that this perfection was even possible! FT oatmeal here I come!

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  8. Ellie

    August 2, 2016 at 6:20 pm

    I can totally ride the blueberry jelly train! I also love rhubarb-pineapple jam. It’s so good! This morning for breakfast I had carrot waffles and an apple. Have you tried cold brew coffee yet? I feel like you would enjoy it šŸ™‚

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  9. Kath

    August 2, 2016 at 3:47 pm

    Five star rating from my little brother! This could not have been timed more perfectly- his first day of school is tomorrow. He wanted something that was “like PB and J but not a sandwich” for lunch.
    It was a big hit and will definitely be making an appearance as breakfast sometime soon. Thanks!






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    • Amanda @ .running with spoons.

      August 4, 2016 at 2:45 pm

      Oh that’s so awesome. I’m glad he liked it, Kath!

      Reply
  10. Sara @ saralouyoga

    August 2, 2016 at 11:53 am

    MMM yum! I always try to get in a veggie smoothie every morning…it’s especially important that I up the protein because I do yoga every morning, too. This morning my smoothie had banana, spinach, vegan protein powder, natural peanut butter, maca powder, frozen mangoes and coconut water šŸ™‚

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  11. Joyce @ The Hungry Caterpillar

    August 2, 2016 at 11:06 am

    I think the idea of mixing bread together with oats is super-fascinating. I’ll have to try it sometime!

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    • Amanda @ .running with spoons.

      August 4, 2016 at 2:44 pm

      It’s pretty amazing as far as texture goes, and that’s one of the most important things for me.

      Reply
  12. Jakob Boman

    August 2, 2016 at 9:50 am

    Thanks for the inspiration. I eat oatmeal every day for breakfast and it is so nice with inspiration as I tend to make the same over and over:-)
    Love your images!

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    • Amanda @ .running with spoons.

      August 4, 2016 at 2:43 pm

      Thank you, Jakob! I’m in the “oatmeal every day” camp too šŸ™‚

      Reply
  13. Ellen @ My Uncommon Everyday

    August 2, 2016 at 8:47 am

    This looks so.good. I’m in love with your photos and your creative twists on classics! Nut butter + jelly is total comfort food ā¤ļø

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  14. emily

    August 2, 2016 at 8:42 am

    Oh man I am definitely making this one! I assume an egg could be used in place of the flax egg?

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    • Amanda @ .running with spoons.

      August 4, 2016 at 2:42 pm

      I think an egg white would work, but I’m not sure about a whole egg since that might make it a little cakey. Also, if you do use an egg, cut down the almond milk to 1/4 cup.

      Reply
  15. Meah

    August 2, 2016 at 8:31 am

    AB&J, baked oatmeal, and french toast. ALL IN ONE. This is crazy, but I love it šŸ˜‰ ! I’m like the most indecisive person ever about food, so this is so perfect for me. For breakfast this morning, I kept things classic and had PB & banana on cinnamon raisin Canyon Bakehouse bread with turkey bacon and matcha tea on the side.






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  16. Bethany (Lulu)

    August 2, 2016 at 8:29 am

    I just had breakfast (a banana peanut butter chocolate smoothie) and now I’m craving more breakfast thanks to this post. That looks amazing!!

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  17. Heather @ Polyglot Jot

    August 2, 2016 at 7:47 am

    omg I cant believe thise! ITs so good. Also, after hearing your praises on blueberry jam ive finally bought some and OMG ITS DELICIOUS! I bought a huge jar and everyday Im dreaming of eating it again! hahaha…thanks for the suggestion! Now, you need to go try some grape jam!

    Im currently eating a pumpkin chocolate chip baked oatmeal with pb on top. I eat pumpkin year round…’cause i cant stop wont stop! haha

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    • Amanda @ .running with spoons.

      August 4, 2016 at 2:41 pm

      Nothing wrong with pumpkin year round! I do smoothies even when it’s freezing outside šŸ™‚

      Reply
  18. Emily Swanson

    August 2, 2016 at 7:42 am

    Woah, crunchy on the top and soft and gooey on the inside. You know how to describe things Amanda, and I’m sure this is really really good. I have never tried a recipe from you that is not delicious.

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    • Amanda @ .running with spoons.

      August 4, 2016 at 2:40 pm

      Thank you, Emily! That means a lot.

      Reply
  19. Kat

    August 2, 2016 at 6:59 am

    Holy. Frick. I could eat this every single day. I think everyone has a soft spot for peanut butter & jelly [or any nut butter & jelly]. Its just such a freaking amazing combination!

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    • Amanda @ .running with spoons.

      August 4, 2016 at 2:40 pm

      That it is! I think I might even like it more than banana and nut butter 😯

      Reply
  20. Michele @ paleorunningmomma

    August 2, 2016 at 5:32 am

    Kind of the ultimate comfort food I think! I totally have a weakness for nut butter and jelly – 10 years doesn’t lie lol šŸ™‚ I will definitely make this for the kids!

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    • Amanda @ .running with spoons.

      August 4, 2016 at 2:40 pm

      I seriously lol’d when I read that you ate it every day for that long! Makes me feel a tonne better about my own eats on repeat šŸ˜›

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  21. Michelle

    August 2, 2016 at 5:23 am

    This looks dangerous. I would be scared to bake this because I think I would devour it within one minute. Good thing it is just one serving!

    https://thedogtribe.com/2016/08/02/full-day-healthy-meals/

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