Easy Berry Baked Oatmeal
Full of healthy and yummy ingredients, this Easy Berry Baked Oatmeal will satisfy the pickiest of eaters. My baked oatmeal recipe has the most wonderful flavor and texture with a creamy oatmeal base that combines with the crunch of roasted almonds, and pop of sweet & tart fresh berries. Drizzle with a little pure maple syrup for an easy and memorable breakfast your family will love.
Although this is a healthy breakfast recipe, it actually tastes like you are having dessert for breakfast! This recipe uses no eggs, and can easily be made vegan by swapping out the dairy milk with almond milk. To learn how to make this yummy gluten-free breakfast recipe, see the printable recipe card below. Take a look at the recipe video, or get Step by Step Instructions for a more detailed explanation of this recipe. For other recipe variations, visit the Pimp My Recipe section in this recipe’s Blog Comments & Tips.
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RECIPE
(Check out our Step by Step Instructions below the recipe card.)
EASY BERRY BAKED OATMEAL
Ingredients
Instructions
- Place oven rack on lower third of oven, and preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray an 8 x 8 baking dish (2 quart) with cooking spray, and set aside.
- To a small glass bowl, add flaxseed meal, and water. Stir to combine, and set aside to thicken (about 10 minutes) while you prepare the other ingredients.
- Very roughly chop almonds, and divide in half. To make the topping, add half the almonds to a small bowl, add brown sugar, mix with a fork to combine, and set the topping aside. Reserve the remaining almonds for the oat mixture.
- To a medium mixing bowl, add bananas (see Note #1), and mash well with a fork. Add rolled oats, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, maple syrup, milk (or non-dairy), vanilla, and thickened flaxseed, and mix thoroughly with a fork.
- Add reserved chopped almonds, and mixed berries, and mix gently with a fork. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish, and evenly spread out oats and fruit in the dish. Top oats with an additional ½ cup of mixed berries (optional). Then sprinkle evenly with almond and brown sugar topping, dot with butter, and bake on lower oven rack for 35-40 minutes (see Note #4), or until oatmeal is set and berries are bubbly on the edges. Cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving (CAUTION: Baked oatmeal will be very hot!). Drizzle with some pure maple syrup (optional), serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Very ripe bananas provide natural sweetness in this recipe. The more ripe the bananas, the sweeter your baked oatmeal will be. If you prefer a very sweet oatmeal, just top with a drizzle of pure maple syrup (we love the Shady Maple Farms very dark pure maple syrup) on the baked oatmeal when you are ready to serve.
- For a non-dairy option, you can replace the same amount of unsweetened vanilla almond milk, or any nut milk. For the topping, use plant-based butter instead.
- Topping the oats with an additional ½ cup of mixed berries (blackberries, blueberries, raspberries) before baking is optional. However, it will give the oatmeal a beautiful pop of color when you serve!
- Baking time will vary based on your oven and what type of baking dish you use. It took 40 minutes in my oven when using this 8 x 8 heavy baking dish (2 quart), but it might take more or less time when using a metal baking pan, or glass baking dish.
- Leftovers? Cool completely, cover, and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat individual servings in a microwave.
- Makes 6 servings (or 4 very large servings).
Nutrition Facts
Calories
303.52Fat (grams)
11.28Sat. Fat (grams)
3.28Carbs (grams)
45.79Fiber (grams)
6.69Net carbs
39.09Sugar (grams)
22.73Protein (grams)
7.66Sodium (milligrams)
188.93Cholesterol (grams)
12.24Nutritional information provided is strictly an estimate and will vary based on ingredient brands and cooking methods. Nutritional calculations do not include optional berry topping or optional drizzle of pure maple syrup. If replacing dairy milk with unsweetened vanilla almond milk, nutritional values will change to about 280 calories per serving.
Step by Step Instructions
PREPARATION
Organize all your tools and ingredients before you begin. Getting all your ingredients in one place at the beginning will shorten your prep time.
STEP 1
Place oven rack on lower third of oven, and preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray an 8 x 8 baking dish (2 quart) with cooking spray, and set aside.
STEP 2
To a small glass bowl, add 3 tablespoons organic ground flaxseed meal, and ⅓ cup filtered water. Stir to combine, and set aside to thicken (about 10 minutes) while you prepare the other ingredients.
STEP 3
Very roughly chop ⅓ cup roasted & unsalted almonds, and divide in half. To make the topping, add half the almonds to a small bowl, add 3 packed tablespoons light brown sugar, mix with a fork to combine, and set the topping aside. Reserve the remaining almonds for the oat mixture.
STEP 4
To a medium mixing bowl, add 2 very ripe medium bananas (see Note A below), and mash well with a fork. Add 1 ½ cups organic old-fashioned rolled oats, 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder, ⅛ teaspoon fine sea salt, 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup, 1 ½ cups reduced fat milk (2% or non-dairy - see Note B below), ½ tablespoon pure vanilla extract, and thickened flaxseed, and mix thoroughly with a fork.
Note A: Very ripe bananas provide natural sweetness in this recipe. The more ripe the bananas, the sweeter your baked oatmeal will be. If you prefer a very sweet oatmeal, just top with a drizzle of pure maple syrup (we love the Shady Maple Farms very dark pure maple syrup) on the baked oatmeal when you are ready to serve.
Note B: If you prefer a non-dairy option, you can replace the dairy milk with the same amount of unsweetened vanilla almond milk, or any nut milk.
STEP 5a
Add reserved chopped almonds, and 2 cups fresh mixed berries (blackberries, blueberries, raspberries- see Note below), and mix gently with a fork. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish, and evenly spread out oats and fruit in the dish. Top oats with an additional ½ cup of mixed berries (optional).
Note: Topping the oats with an additional ½ cup of mixed berries (blackberries, blueberries, raspberries) before baking is optional. However, it will give the oatmeal a beautiful pop of color when you serve!
STEP 5b
Sprinkle evenly with almond and brown sugar topping. Dot with 1 ½ tablespoons cubed cold unsalted butter (or plant-based butter).
STEP 5c
Bake on lower oven rack for 35-40 minutes (see Note below), or until oatmeal is set and berries are bubbly on the edges.
Note: Baking time will vary based on your oven and what type of baking dish you use. It took 40 minutes in my oven when using this 8 x 8 heavy baking dish (2 quart), but it might take a little less time when using a metal baking pan, or glass baking dish.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS
Cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving (CAUTION: Baked oatmeal will be very hot!). Drizzle with some pure maple syrup (optional), serve and enjoy!
Notes:
Leftovers? Cool completely, cover, and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat individual servings in a microwave.
Makes 4 large servings (6 smaller servings).
VIDEO
How to Make this Easy Berry Baked Oatmeal!
Blog Comments & Tips
Deliciously creamy & crunchy breakfast!
My Easy Berry Baked Oatmeal is so delicious, you will think you are having dessert for breakfast! This eggless recipe is so easy to make and it’s gluten-free. No special tools are required to make this recipe.
I literally used a dinner fork to mix the topping, mash the bananas, and mix all the other ingredients together in one bowl!
This baked oatmeal may be healthy, but it’s so scrummy (i.e., scrumptious + yummy). My husband doesn’t really like oatmeal, so you can’t even imagine how pleased I was that he loved this recipe so much that he went back for a second serving! If you like oats, fresh berries, and almonds, then I encourage you to give this easy breakfast recipe a try.
I’ll be honest, this recipe doesn’t need any serious cooking or baking skills. It’s really hard to go wrong when you combine old fashioned rolled oats with bananas, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, plenty of fresh mixed berries, and roasted almonds…especially when it’s topped with a little brown sugar, more almonds, a touch of butter, and baked to perfection!
It’s a great recipe to make with your kids. They can mash up the bananas, mix all the ingredients, and sprinkle on the topping (just give them a hand by chopping the almonds and when using the oven).
You can bake it a little more or less, depending on your preference. I prefer that the baked oatmeal is creamy inside, and almost holds its shape when you lift it out of the baking dish. For me, it’s easiest to scoop it out with a large serving spoon. If you prefer your baked oatmeal with a firmer texture, then just bake it a few minutes longer. Remember, it will become more firm as it cools.
That first bite is like a burst of wonderful flavors and textures. The creamy oatmeal base combines with the crunch of roasted almonds, and pop of sweet & tart fresh berries that results in the perfect bite. If you have a sweet tooth, it only takes a small drizzle of pure maple syrup to complete this easy and memorable breakfast that I’m sure your family will love.
How do you ensure the best results from our recipe?
My 5 tips to making a perfect Easy Berry Baked Oatmeal:
Use great quality, organic ingredients. As a solid base, I used Bob’s Red Mill organic old-fashioned rolled oats and Bob’s Red Mill organic golden flaxseed meal.
Fresh and organic blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries are best in this recipe. Don’t use frozen berries, as the flavor won’t be as fruity, and they will make the baked oatmeal very watery.
To give it extra texture and crunch, very roughly chop the almonds. If you don’t like it super crunchy, then just chop them a little smaller (or skip the chopping and use sliced almonds).
The additional ½ cup of mixed berries used for the topping may be optional, but it’s a wonderful addition to make it very colorful and add an extra pop of fresh and fruity flavor.
Although you can technically skip the brown sugar, almond, and butter topping, it does add a lovely flavor and texture to the baked oatmeal.
Have any dietary preferences that won’t quite work with our recipe? It’s time to customize and Pimp My Recipe.
Pimp My Recipe:
Make it Dairy-Free & Vegan: Just replace the same amounts of dairy milk and butter with unsweetened almond milk and plant based butter. I’ve made it this way many times and it’s just as delicious (maybe even more yummy!). This no egg recipe is perfect for a plant-based diet.
Make it Less Fruity: Pick your favorite type of berries. Then for just a touch of berry flavor and color, reduce the mixed berries from 2 cups to 1 ½ cups (or just 1 cup, if you prefer), and skip the additional ½ cup berry topping.
Make it Even Healthier: Omit the brown sugar, almond, and butter topping. Just mix all the chopped almonds into the oatmeal for extra fiber, protein, and crunch. And, skip the optional drizzle of maple syrup when serving.
Make it Sweeter: I don’t recommend making this oatmeal any sweeter, especially if you are going to drizzle it with pure maple syrup when it’s served. The pure maple syrup makes it plenty sweet. However, if you are skipping the maple syrup drizzle and serving as is, you can certainly add up to 2 tablespoons maple syrup and 1 tablespoon brown sugar into the baked oatmeal mixture before baking it. If you have a major sweet tooth, feel free to add more brown sugar to the topping, too!
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Happy Cooking!
Mich
Footnote: Remember to mix the flaxseed meal with water and let it rest for at least 5 to 10 minutes. This is what replaces eggs in the recipe, and helps bind the oatmeal together.
Inspired by the popular Blueberry Baked Oatmeal recipe by Cookie and Kate, I’ve changed up all the quantities and ingredients in this recipe to make it even more creamy, crunchy, and extra fruity!
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