Whether it’s a lazy weekend brunch or quick weeknight brinner, we’ve got you covered with this healthy Mixed Berry Baked Oatmeal.
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An easy one-bowl recipe that comes together with just a few wholesome ingredients.
Mixed Berry Baked Oatmeal is made with ingredients you may just have on hand. You’ll appreciate that it takes just 15 minutes (or less) to prep and in the oven, it goes. I personally prefer baked oatmeal over a bowl of oatmeal and that is because of the texture and how all of the delicious flavors come together. It’s sweetened ever so slightly with pure maple syrup and in combination with cinnamon, vanilla, and mixed berries it’s truly something scrumptious. I like to serve it warm, right out of the oven, with a dollop of whipped topping or yogurt on top! You’ll be mmm’ing at every bite.
Mixed Berry Baked Oatmeal is a dish to enjoy all year round.
This recipe calls for frozen berries, therefore it’s perfect to make all year one. I also want to note that it makes for a great meal prep recipe because it reheats nicely and you can even enjoy it cold if time is not on your favor and you need something quick. If you have another kind of frozen berries kickin’ around in your freezer, by all means, save yourself a trip to the grocery store and use what you have on hand.
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You may have thought that kefir was just for drinking but it’s also great for baking. Whole milk kefir adds richness to baked goods and can be used in place of buttermilk in pancakes, waffles, muffins, and more. I love the flavor and nutritional benefits kefir adds to this recipe and I highly recommend you make it as the recipe calls, however, if needed feel free to substitute any milk of your choosing.
You can learn all about Kefir, what it is, and its benefits in our blog post, What Is Kefir?
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It’s time to give this satisfying and nutrient-rich Mixed Berry Baked Oatmeal a try!
I can’t wait for you to serve yourself up a piece of this baked oatmeal.
And if you’re looking for additional recipes that call for Kefir, try our Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats, Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats or for something savory our Sweet Potato Nachos.
How to Make this Baked Oatmeal Egg-Free
To make this baked oatmeal egg-free, simply replace the egg(s) with ‘flax eggs’ in the recipe and bake as directed.
To make a ‘flax egg’, combine 1 tablespoon ground flax meal and 3 tablespoons water in a small bowl. Stir well and let stand 5-10 minutes to thicken then add to the recipe in place of the eggs.
Double this if the recipe calls for 2 eggs.
Mixed Berry Baked Oatmeal
Ingredients
- 2 ¾ cups gluten-free rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
- ⅓ cup pure maple syrup (use 3 tablespoons for less sweet)
- ½ cup mashed banana (1 ripe banana)
- 2 large eggs (See Notes for egg-free option)
- 1 ½ cups Kalona Supernatural Organic Plain Kefir* (or milk of choice)
- ¼ cup melted butter (½ stick)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon fine salt
- 1 ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups frozen berries (do not thaw)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375℉. Spray a 9×9-inch baking dish with cooking oil spray.
- In a bowl, combine all of the ingredients.
- Transfer to the prepared 9×9-inch dish. Top with a few additional frozen berries, if desired.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until the center is just set. For a more firm, bar-like, oatmeal bake, bake for 33-35 minutes.
- Let set for 5 minutes before serving.
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Notes
* Egg-free option: Mix 2 tablespoons ground flax meal with 3 tablespoons water in a small bowl. Mix well and let stand 5-10 minutes to thicken before using in place of the eggs in this recipe.
May substitute whole milk or non-dairy milk of choice if desired.
Nutrition Information
- Serving Size: 1/9th of recipe
- Calories: 206
- Fat: 9g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Carbohydrate: 26g
- (Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 12g)
- Protein: 5g
Dietary
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Can you freeze half of this after you’ve made it?
Yes, this recipe freezes well!
Might be a dumb question but how do you store this? On counter or in fridge?
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It’s best stored in the refrigerator.
So glad I stumbled across this recipe. I have made it about once a week for the last couple months. My toddler and husband LOVE it. I have been baking it at night so it’s ready to go in the morning and I can sleep in. I have gestational diabetes this pregnancy and I have been able to eat a serving of this paired with greek yogurt for breakfast! It’s a nice break from eggs!
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Absolutely Leah! Thanks for the feedback and 5-star review!
What happens if fresh berries (blue and raspberries) were to be used instead of frozen?
Hi David, you can certainly use fresh berries in place of the mixed berries. No additional adjustments need to be made.
What would the calories be if I used the flax instead of the eggs?
Thanks
Hi Sue, the calorie change would be minimal if using flax eggs instead of the 2 regular eggs in this recipe – just 10 calories less per serving.
My dietitian suggested this website, and this was the first item I tripped across. Made it the next day, and I LOVE IT! This is my go-to for lunch.
My wife is not a fan of my “healthy” cooking, but in the last few weeks, I have noticed my count has been going down. Come to find out she has been sneaking them…so these are a WINNER!
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We are so happy to hear this! Thank you for sharing this feedback and of course the 5-star review!