One baked Oatmeal
- Why You Will Love This Recipe
- It is also prepared and baked in the same container. No mixing bowl required = small bowls!
- No refined sugar. This baked oatmeal is naturally sweet with bananas and frozen fruit.
- It can be a healthy breakfast for a week or a brunch.
- Friendly food! This recipe is gluten free, dairy-free and vegan.
Ingredients Needed
bananas - bananas add a lot of natural flavor to this baked oatmeal. Make sure your banana is ripe with brown spots on it.
old rolled oats - I really like Bob's Red Mill gluten free old rolled oats. Oats are naturally gluten-free, but they are usually dirty so be sure to catch gluten-free oats if you have a gluten intolerance.
chia seeds - chia seeds add omega 3 fatty acids, plant-based proteins and fiber.
Cinnamon - I like cinnamon and adding a touch to this baked oatmeal goes a long way.
almond milk - any non-dairy milk works but I use unsweetened almond milk. You can make your own by following my homemade almond milk recipe.
frozen berries - this adds extra flavor, some antioxidants and a bright color to this baked oatmeal! I used a mixture of mixed berries and strawberries, blueberries and raspberries and spread evenly. Some of the strawberries in these mixtures are large so I find it best to divide them in half or quarter. Feel free to use your favorite fresh or frozen fruit here!
unsweetened shredded coconut - I like the taste and add the crunted unsweetened coconut crunch.
How to Do It
This one oatmeal pan is prepared and baked all in the same bowl so that it is not easy to make.
First, sprinkle an 8 × 8 baking dish with cooking spray. Then wrap the bananas in a baking dish. Add the oats over the chopped bananas. Sprinkle with chia seeds and cinnamon, then add almond milk. Stir the mixture. Top with frozen berries and grated coconut.
Bake at 350ºF for 25-30 minutes. Half baked oatmeal into 6 pieces and then add maple syrup and peanut butter to serve.
Notes & Switches
I love this baked oatmeal as it is, but the good thing about this recipe is that you can make it the way you want it the way you like it! Here are some suggestions and ideas:
Bananas: Since this baked oatmeal does not have the added sweetener the banana adds a good amount of natural sweetness, so I do not recommend skipping it. That being said, if you are not a banana fan or you have an allergy that I bet using appleauce will work fine. I can use 1 cup of apple instead of 2 chopped bananas.
Chia seeds: If you do not have chia seeds in hand, you can use flaxseeds, hemp seeds or just skip them altogether.
Milk: Feel free to use your favorite milk without formula or milk formula. My next options after almond milk can be oat milk or coconut milk.
Oats: I do not recommend using quick oats or iron oats to cut this recipe as cooking times will vary and texture will change.
Cinnamon: You can skip cinnamon or replace it with another spice of your choice. I bet low ginger, cardamom or nutmeg will all add to the delicious taste!
Frozen Berries: I like a mixture of frozen berries, but you can use any combination of frozen or fresh fruit. I bet this will be delicious with frozen cherries or with a mixture of frozen mango and tropical baked pineapple oatmeal!
Coconut: If you are not a coconut fan or you do not have one, feel free to skip this!
Add nuts: I bet chopped almonds or pecans can be delicious and add a nice crunch to this baked oatmeal!
Add more flavor: I like how the sugar in this recipe comes from the fruit, but if you want a delicious baked oatmeal feel free to add maple syrup or honey to the mixture before baking. I can start with 1/4 cup and you can always drip more when serving!
Add Protein: Feel free to add Greek yogurt or protein powder to this recipe to boost protein!
Add chocolate chips: from time to time I will make these baked oats aged by sprinkling chocolate chips on top of the fruit! Berries + chocolate = the best combination!
What to Do With Baked Oatmeal
I find that I make baked oatmeal as part of my weekly healthy breakfast preparation or brunch. Either way, it could be food on your own, but if you want to serve it on the other side here are some recipes that go well with it.
Baked Egg Muffins - I love pairing my baked oatmeal with a delicious egg bowl and these baked egg muffins are my way of going!
Fruit Salad - It's always nice to have more fruit on the side! I love this simple berry fruit salad.
Cold Brew Coffee - I definitely have to have some sort of coffee to drink with my baked oatmeal and I like to make my own cold drink especially during the summer months. If you are not a coffee person I also have a delicious iced matcha latte.
Mimosas - If you serve this baked oatmeal brunch mimosas are a must!
How to Store and Refresh
This baked oatmeal is a great food preparation recipe. You can keep it in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days or in the fridge for up to 3 months. When freezing, I recommend cutting the oatmeal into portions, wrapping each one in plastic and putting the pieces in a large refrigerator bag. Each feed makes it easy to reheat.
Reheat the baked oatmeal pan: cover with foil and reheat in the oven at 350ºF for about 20 minutes or until warm.
Reheat individual parts: set oven or toaster oven at 350ºF and bake for 5-10 minutes. You can also heat in the microwave for 1 minute. When it's warm, add your toppings and enjoy!
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