Baked Oatmeal with Strawberries and Bananas
This baked oatmeal with strawberries and bananas is a nutritious, comforting breakfast featuring juicy strawberries, creamy bananas, heart-healthy oats, and a touch of chocolate for an indulgent twist.
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled old-fashioned oats
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 2 cups non-dairy milk of choice
- 1 large egg, or 1 Tablespoon ground flaxseed
- 2 Tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 2 ripe bananas, 1 mashed and 1 sliced
- 1 ½ cups fresh quartered strawberries, divided
- ¼ cup chocolate chips, divided
- cooking spray
- Additional strawberries, bananas, and milk for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly coat an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and sea salt.
- Whisk in non-dairy milk, maple syrup, egg (or flaxseed mixture), melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and mashed banana until smooth.
- Fold in 1 cup of strawberries, half the banana slices, and half the chocolate chips. Be gentle to avoid bruising the fruit.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly. Decorate the top with the remaining strawberries, banana slices, and chocolate chips.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the center is set. A slight softness from the berries is normal.
- Let cool for a few minutes before slicing into portions. Serve warm with extra fresh fruit and a drizzle of milk if desired.