Description
This Strawberry Baked Oatmeal is a warm, comforting breakfast dish featuring hearty oats combined with fresh strawberries, almond milk, and a touch of maple syrup. Baked to perfection with a golden top and juicy strawberry slices, it's a wholesome and naturally sweet start to your day.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups old fashioned oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk (or milk of your choice)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Fruits
- 2 cups chopped strawberries, divided
- Sliced strawberries for topping
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8x8-inch baking pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Set it aside.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the oats, baking powder, and kosher salt. This will ensure the baking powder is evenly distributed for a good rise.
- Blend Strawberries and Milk: Add 1 cup of the chopped strawberries and the unsweetened vanilla almond milk to a blender. Blend until smooth, creating a vibrant, fruity milk base.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Pour the blended strawberry milk mixture over the oat mixture. Add the melted butter, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined. Then gently fold in the remaining 1 cup of chopped strawberries to add texture.
- Assemble and Top: Pour the oatmeal mixture into the prepared baking pan. Evenly distribute sliced strawberries on top to add freshness and visual appeal.
- Bake and Cool: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the oats are set and the top is lightly golden brown. Remove the pan from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before slicing into squares and serving.
Notes
- You can substitute the almond milk with any dairy or non-dairy milk of your choice.
- For extra crunch, sprinkle chopped nuts or seeds on top before baking.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and can be reheated in the microwave.
- To make it vegan, replace eggs with flax eggs or chia eggs, and use a plant-based butter substitute.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
