Mixed Berry Baked Oatmeal

Mornings just got a little bit tastier and a whole lot easier with this quick and easy one-bowl recipe that takes 15 minutes or less to prep. Light, healthy, and made with wholesome ingredients, this delicious and flavorful make-ahead breakfast is perfect for busy weekday mornings or weekend brunch for a crowd. You can bake this oatmeal in advance and reheat individual portions throughout the week or assemble it the night before and pop it in the oven the next morning. This heart healthy baked oatmeal is slightly sweetened with pure maple syrup and studded with mixed berries for added sweetness and tartness, while sliced almonds add a crunchy texture and nutty flavor.

This recipe is incredibly versatile – you can adapt the flavor by swapping out the fruits, nuts, and spices. Try it with peaches, apples, pecans, nutmeg, honey, or any combination you desire…the possibilities are endless!

Ingredients

Mixed Berry Baked Oatmeal

• 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats

• ½ cup sliced almonds

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• ½ tsp salt

• 1½ cups unsweetened almond milk, plus additional for serving

• 1 large egg, beaten

• ⅓ cup pure maple syrup

• 1 Tbsp canola or vegetable oil

• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

• ¼ tsp pure almond extract

• 1½ cups frozen mixed berries, chopped or sliced

Directions

Mixed Berry Baked Oatmeal

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray a 9x9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.

2. In a large bowl, stir together the oats, almonds, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until combined.

3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, syrup, oil, and extracts until combined.

4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until incorporated.

5. Gently fold in the chopped frozen berries. Transfer the oatmeal to the prepared baking dish.

6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the center is just set. (For a firmer bar-like texture, bake for about 35 minutes.) Serve immediately, or cool, cover, and refrigerate to reheat later. To reheat, add a splash of milk, cover, and microwave for 1-2 minutes until warm.

Oatmeal is not only an easy, comforting, and hearty breakfast option perfect for busy mornings, but it also has several health benefits. Oats are a whole grain, low in saturated fat, high in fiber, naturally gluten-free, and a good source of several vitamins and minerals. Oatmeal can also help lower cholesterol, reduce the risk of heart disease, and fuel your long runs and workouts. Oatmeal is incredibly versatile and has an endless list of flavor combinations that can be mixed and matched. Get creative and try Barth Bakery’s other oatmeal creations:

Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats

Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats