Low Carb Dutch Apple Pie Baked
With 16 net carbs and 7 grams of protein, breakfast really doesn't get any cozier than this warmly spiced baked Oatmeal, Almond, Coconut, Flax Seed, and fruit. Inspired by the flavors of apple pie and the acidic flavor of mandarin plus ripe banana, this nutritious and hearty bake has the power to make any morning feel like a special occasion. Bake a batch up on Sunday as a make-ahead move for the week or serve it fresh from the oven for a crowd-pleasing brunch option. Serve in bowls with yogurt, berries, and additional maple syrup, as desired.
Equipment
Ingredients
Pie
- 1/2 Cup Melted Butter 1 stick
- 1 tsp Vanilla
- 2 tsp Cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cardamom optional
- 1 tsp ground ginger optional
- 1/2 tsp ground allspice or pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 Salt omit if using salted pecans
- 2 tsp Baking Powder
- 2 tsp Baking Soda
- 2 Eggs lightly beaten
- 1.5 Cups whole milk
- 3 Cup Almond milk / coconut milk combination unsweetened
- 3 prepared small Fuji apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- 1 ripe banana sliced
- 1 large Mandarine orange seeds removed. Just use segments
- .5 cup Coconut Flour
- 1 cup Almond Flour
- 3 Cups Oatmeal (Regular or Steel Cut)- see notes
- .5 cup Flax meal Grind Seeds into Flour/Meal with a Vitamix or Coffee Grinder
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or toasted pecans optional
- 1/4 cup Log Cabin Sugar free syrup or real Maple Syrup
- 1/4 cup Sukrin Gold - Natural Brown Sugar Alternative or brown sugar
Garnish
- 1/4 cup plain Greek Yogurt or vanilla flavored for garnish
- 4 fresh blackberries / strawberries /raspberries or other fruit for garnish
- additional syrup as desired
Instructions
Pie
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Melt butter in covered microwave dish on lowest power setting for 2 minutes.
- Note: If using steel-cut oatmeal, add half the milk and almond milk and soak for 2 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
- Using a Danish Whisk or Stiff Whisk, Whisk the melted butter with baking soda, baking powder, dry seasonings, Maple Syrup, Sugar Substitute, and vanilla until fully combined and smooth.
- Add milk or the remaining or all of milk and almond milk (if using pre-soaked steel oatmeal) and eggs and mix well using a whisk.
- Add the coconut flour and almond flour (use a sift or screen to remove any lumps) and mix well.
- Add the oatmeal and continue stirring the mixture until combined.
- Add the apples, bananas, mandarin segments and combine. Then, using a large cooking spoon, fill 1/2 way or less into your baking dish(s). (We use 2 and freeze one for later.)
- Bake for about 40-45 minutes or until top is browned and crunchy looking.
Topping
- Serve with yogurt and fresh berries. Refrigerate the rest and warm in the microwave when serving. This dish can be frozen for later.
Video
Notes
The video is just an example. Reality is that there is only a 2g between using a vegetable or apple. Apple lasts longer after its baked so we try here to make it tastier and more like our original recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 255kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 7gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 289mgPotassium: 165mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 299IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 165mgIron: 1mg
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