Very Berry Oatmeal Bake

Baked Berry Oatmeal is delicious and brimming with ripe berries. Make this recipe for the week ahead and warm up for a quick and easy breakfast that will have you looking forward to the morning rush!

While berries are the name of the game in this baked oatmeal with fruit recipe you can easily make this recipe your own using any stone fruit, apples, bananas or any combo of the above you desire.

You really can’t go wrong! This is in my opinion the best baked oatmeal recipe. So good you could even serve as a dessert and no one would know it is a breakfast recipe. It is THAT good! Maybe add a little ice cream instead for a dessert option.

This recipe for baked fruit oatmeal takes about 45 minutes end to end to make but makes enough for 4-6 breakfasts and heats up amazingly well. Here is what you need:

Ingredients & Substitutions

• Berries – Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and blackberries make this recipe so great. You can use just one of these summer berries or a combination of them for a very berry experience. But, if you aren’t a fan of berries or are just looking for something new apples, peaches and bananas work just as well! Fresh or frozen berries work.
• Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats – Oats that have been steamed and rolled flat. They cook faster than steel-cut oats but still maintain a softer slightly chewier texture than instant oats. For more info on different cuts of oats check this article out from the Whole Grains Council.
• Maple Syrup – Adds a little sweetness. Honey is also a great substitution.
• Unsweetened Almond Milk – Used to cook and soften the oatmeal while baking and adds a subtle nuttiness to this recipe. Coconut or regular milk can also be used.
• Egg – A binding agent that holds all this wonderful fruit and oatmeal together.
• Unsalted Butter – Makes everything better and works to add moisture and flavour.

How To Make This Berry Oatmeal Bake

There really isn’t much to this healthy baked oatmeal at all and you really can’t mess it up. Just one bowl and a baking dish are all the dishes you need. The less mess the better!

1. Start by preheating your oven to 350°F and lightly grease 8″ square baking dish.
2. Measure about 3 cups or 16 oz of berries and add 2 cups to the bottom of the baking dish evenly.

3. In a medium bowl, add one cup of old-fashioned rolled oats, 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp cinnamon and a pinch of salt. Mix and then sprinkle the oat mixture evenly over the layer of fruit.
4. Using the same bowl, add 1 egg, 1 cup unsweetened almond milk, 1/4 cup maple syrup, 2 tbsp melted butter, 1 tsp vanilla. Beat to mix well.

5. Pour the egg and milk mixture over the berries and oats and give the baking dish a little wiggle so that the liquid mixture can work its way through the oatmeal.
6. Add the remaining berries to the top of the oat mixture evenly and then place in the oven for 35-40 minutes to bake. Bake until the oatmeal has firmed up and is starting to turn a light golden brown. The oatmeal will firm up when baked and no longer be liquidy.

Remove the baked berry oatmeal and serve warm.

Variations:

• Add chopped walnuts or pecans to the top or even slivered almonds for a little added crunch.
• Swap the berries for almost any fruit, peaches, apples, bananas and blueberries all work great.
• Double the oatmeal and add a layer to the bottom of the dish for an even heartier breakfast.
• Go gluten-free by using gluten-free oats and almond flour in the topping.

Storage and Freezing:

Store any leftovers in a tightly sealed container for up for 3 days.

Make this baked oatmeal with fruit breakfast ahead of time and freeze it, unbaked in a tightly sealed container for up to 3 months and bake from frozen as directed adding about 10 extra minutes to allow for thawing.

more oatmeal recipes to try:

• Oatmeal Cookie Overnight Oats
• Gluten-Free Carrot Cake Breakfast Bread
• Strawberry Rhubarb Overnight Oats
• Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats
• Healthy Gluten-Free Apple Crisp
• Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp