Gluten-Free Fried Oatmeal Bites

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups water
• 0.5 cups almond milk
• 1 cup quick-cooking oats
• 0.25 cups cane sugar
• 1 pinch Himalayan pink salt
• 1 large egg
• 0.5 cups gluten-free all purpose baking flour
• 0.25 cups olive oil , or as needed

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring water to a boil in a pot; reduce heat to low. Add almond milk and stir in oats. Add sugar, stirring vigorously. Stir in salt. Continue to simmer until oats have reached your desired consistency, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool, 15 to 20 minutes.

2. 2

   Transfer oats to a lidded container, cover, and chill in a refrigerator, 30 minutes to 2 hours.

3. 3

   Whisk egg in a small bowl. Place gluten-free flour in a separate bowl.

4. 4

   Scoop chilled oatmeal into medium-size balls.

5. 5

   Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

6. 6

   Place oatmeal balls into egg wash until completely covered. Place in flour; cover entirely. Use a slotted spoon to remove floured oatmeal balls; shake off excess flour.

7. 7

   Place oatmeal balls into the hot oil and cook until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes on each side.