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(Omega-3 Powered) Buttermilk Oatmeal Carrot Breakfast Squares

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Okay, all of you non-breakfast eaters, you now have no excuse. These buttermilk oatmeal carrot breakfast squares are too easy, delicious and nutritious to pass up. Take half an hour out of your Sunday and make your breakfast for the entire week! Buttermilk creates a tender texture, carrots and applesauce add moisture, and maple syrup and cinnamon add a warm, comforting flavour.

These squares pack a punch of nutrition! Many store-bought muffins and loaves are made with omega-6-rich oils such as soybean oil, sunflower oil, safflower oil, corn oil, etc. Us North Americans get so much omega-6 fat in our diets, due to the fact that we eat so many store-bought/processed foods. But what we really need are more omega-3 fats. By using omega-3 rich canola oil and walnuts in this recipe, you can do just that. Another good reason to make foods from scratch instead of buying packaged foods.

If you aren’t already sold, these squares will last in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days. You can also store them in the freezer (individually wrapped and placed in a freezer bag).

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Nutrition Benefits & Tips:

  • High in fibre: oats, ground flaxseeds, whole wheat flour, wheat bran, applesauce, carrots and walnuts are all sources of fibre in this recipe. Fibre helps to keep our GI tract healthy and can help to lower cholesterol.
  • Canola oil: Its high omega-3 fat content and antioxidant component have some powerful health benefits, such as a reduced risk of heart disease.
  • Walnuts are a rich source of omega-3 fats, vitamin E, manganese, copper, potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc, and selenium.
  • Maple syrup is a natural sweetener. Substitute with honey for a different flavour.
  • Skim milk powder is a natural way to add a boost of protein, calcium and vitamin D. A balanced breakfast should always include a source of protein.

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Buttermilk Oatmeal Carrot Breakfast Squares

Yield: 16 squares

Serving Size: 1 square

Buttermilk Oatmeal Carrot Breakfast Squares

Ingredients

1 cup oats (quick cooking or large flake)
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup ground flaxseeds
1/4 cup wheat bran
1/4 cup skim milk powder
1 tbsp cinnamon
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
2 eggs
3/4 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup canola oil
1 cup 1% buttermilk
1/2 unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
1/2 cup raisins
1 cup grated carrots

Instructions

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8 x 8-inch baking dish and set aside.
    In a medium-sized bowl, stir together the oats, whole wheat flour, wheat bran, ground flaxseeds, skim milk powder, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder and salt until combined.
    In a large bowl, add the eggs and beat with a whisk. Add the maple syrup, canola oil, buttermilk, and applesauce to the eggs and whisk together.
    Add the oat mixture to the buttermilk mixture and stir until just combined. Fold in the carrots, raisins and walnut pieces until just combined.
    Transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool on a wire rack and then cut into squares. Store in an airtight container for 4-5 days or wrap individually and store in the freezer.
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Carolyn Berry

Welcome! I’m Carolyn, a Vancouver based registered dietitian, certified diabetes educator, marathon runner and foodie. My passion is creating simple and nourishing recipes to share with you! I hope you enjoy looking around.

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Comments

  1. Hi Carolyn!
    I just made this recipe and it turned out amazing! They are so yummy and healthy!
    Thanks so much for the recipe! I’m planning to cook my way through your blog!

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    • Hi Heather, thank you so much!! I’m so happy that you enjoyed them and I’m excited that you’re planning to try more recipes ?

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