Strawberry banana baked oatmeal

This strawberry baked oatmeal is a delicious make ahead breakfast that is great for meal-prep. Baked oats lasts for several days in the fridge, it can also be frozen to last for even longer. I love to make this recipe on the weekend and keep in the fridge throughout the week. Also try this Carrot cake baked oatmeal or this Banana bread baked oats.

Baking oatmeal gives them a wonderful, almost cake like texture. Like having a healthy dessert, for breakfast! The combination of the sweet banana and strawberries is a winner! With some added chocolate chips it is a real flavour bomb.

More tasty baked oats recipes to try are these Chocolate Baked Oats or this blended Strawberry vegan baked oatmeal recipe.

Ingredients

This healthy strawberry baked oatmeal is fast and easy to make. All that is needed are a few basic ingredients. The perfect meal-prep for the whole week!

For the full ingredient measurements, scroll down to view the recipe card at the bottom of the page.

• Bananas, use very ripe bananas with dark spots for the best texture and added sweetness. 
• Almond milk, or other milk of choice. For a vegan oatmeal, use a plant based alternative. 
• Maple syrup, or other liquid sweetener like agave or honey for non vegan. Brown sugar or coconut sugar can also be used.
• Vanilla extract, a little vanilla ads a lot of flavor to this banana blueberry oatmeal bake. 
• Rolled oats, or old fashion oats. They will taste the best when baked, they hold their shape and create a great texture.
• Flaxseed and Chia seeds, adding a combination of these seeds will add extra nutrients and it will also help with the texture of the baked oatmeal since this recipe is egg free. These seeds are high in fibre, antioxidants and protein.
• Baking powder, just a little to give this baked oatmeal more of a cake like texture.
• Cinnamon, some warming cinnamon spice adds so much flavor. 
• Salt, a little salt really helps bring out all the flavours.
• Walnuts, roughly chopped. Gives this baked oatmeal a great crunch and flavor. Other nuts like almonds or pecans can also be used. They can also be left out for a nut free dish. 
• Strawberries, use fresh or frozen. No need to defrost them if you go with frozen berries, just add them to the oatmeal before baking. 

Toppings (optional)

• Vanilla yoghurt, or other thick yoghurt of choice. 
• Maple syrup, to taste
• Banana slices
• Strawberries
• Chocolate chips

See recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

Making this baked strawberry oatmeal recipe is both fast and easy. Follow along with the step-by-step photos below. 

For the full instructions see the recipe card at the bottom.

Hint: When the baked oatmeal comes out of the oven, let it cool down for about 10 minutes in the baking dish before cutting and serving. Cut into 9 pieces and serve warm with some of the suggested toppings.

Substitutions

• Nuts – this baked oatmeal recipe uses walnuts, but any nut of your choice works! For allergies, leave the nuts out or use sunflower or pumpkin seeds. 
• Berries – This recipe uses either fresh or frozen strawberries. They can also be replaced with other berries, or a mix of berries of choice. Some good options are raspberries or blueberries, also check out this Blueberry banana baked oatmeal.
• Sweetener – instead of maple syrup, other liquid sweetener like agave syrup or brown sugar can also be used. If you like a sweeter dish, add more sweetener to taste, or top the baked oatmeal with a drizzle of maple syrup. 

Variations

• Protein – For added protein, mix in 2 tablespoons of your favourite protein powder into the oatmeal. Some great flavours to use are vanilla or strawberry flavor.
• Gluten-free – Although oats are naturally gluten-free, they can contain traces of gluten. To ensure gluten-free baked oats, use only certified gluten-free oats. They can usually be found in the glute-free section of the grocery store.
• Sweetener – This banana and strawberry baked oatmeal is not overly sweet. Most of the sweetness comes from the very ripe bananas and just a little added maple syrup and chocolate chips. If you like a sweeter dish, taste the oatmeal before baking and add more sweetener to taste, or top the baked oatmeal with a drizzle of maple syrup. 
• Vegan – for a vegan baked oatmeal recipe, use a plant based milk like almond milk, soy milk or oat milk and also vegan chocolate chips. If topping with yoghurt, ensure it is plant based.

For more baked oatmeal recipes check out this delicious Blueberry banana baked oatmeal or this Apple pie baked oats.

Storage

These healthy strawberry baked oatmeal makes 9 portions and is a great meal prep for the week! To store baked oats, cut into pieces and place in an airtight container or ziplock bag. Store in the fridge without any toppings, it will keep for up to 4 days. 

You can also freeze baked oatmeal for up to 3 months. I like to divide the pieces with some parchment paper. This way, it is easy to take out a single serving and the pieces won’t stick together. Place the baked oatmeal in a freezer friendly ziplock bag or an airtight container. Let defrost in room temperature and serve cold, or reheat in the microwave. Serve with some vanilla yoghurt and toppings of choice.

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