Tropical Pineapple Coconut Baked Oats with Lime Zest

Ingredients

• 2 cups rolled oats, blended into flour
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1 cup pineapple chunks, fresh or canned, drained
• 1 cup honey
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup shredded coconut, toasted
• 1 tablespoon lime zest, freshly grated

Method

1. 01
   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
2. 02
   In a blender, pulse the rolled oats until they form a fine flour.
3. 03
   In a large mixing bowl, combine the oat flour, coconut milk, pineapple chunks, honey, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt. Mix until well combined.
4. 04
   Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
5. 05
   Sprinkle the toasted shredded coconut evenly over the top.
6. 06
   Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.
7. 07
   Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
8. 08
   Garnish with freshly grated lime zest before serving to enhance the tropical flavor.