Baked Oatmeal with Strawberries

Baked Oatmeal with Strawberries is one of the best breakfasts of all time! It’s delicious straight out of the oven or reheated throughout the week, making this a perfect breakfast for busy mornings.

Many years ago, and before it was a pop culture sensation, Shaun and I went to Yellowstone National Park. This was a trip outside my comfort zone, but it was also one of the best trips I’ve ever taken. It sparked a love of National Parks exploration and I cannot wait to go back someday with P & H.

While we were on the trip, we did a rafting tour down the Montana River and camped out over night. There may have been an unfortunate snake incident, but I made it through the night. And, in the morning, our guides made such a delicious baked oatmeal. I had never had it before and it was one of the first recipes I had to recreate when I returned home. I’ve made this so many times and it doesn’t get old.

Baked oatmeal can be made so many ways. I like baked oatmeal with strawberries, but you can use any berry you like. You could use apples or maybe even something really crazy like sweet potatoes? I don’t know, just brainstorming here. It’s a great breakfast for a crowd if you’re hosting brunch and it’s equally as awesome to make ahead and reheat throughout the week. Baked oatmeal is also a perfect opportunity to use up slightly overripe fruit. Just toss it in and bake!

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Author: Rachel Humiston

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Baked Oatmeal with Strawberries

Baked Oatmeal with Strawberries is one of the best breakfasts of all time! It’s delicious straight out of the oven or reheated throughout the week, making this a perfect breakfast for busy mornings.

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 40 MinTotal time: 50 Min

Ingredients

• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 ½ C strawberries, quartered - or any fruit you want
• 2 Tbsp brown sugar
• ½ C milk (dairy or non-dairy)
• ½ C maple syrup
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 C old fashioned oats
• 2 ½ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp kosher salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
2. Spray an 8x8 baking dish with cooking spray.
3. Layer the berries on the bottom of the pan.
4. In a saucepan (or in the microwave), melt the butter and pour evenly over the fruit.
5. In a mixing bowl, whisk together milk, maple syrup, eggs, brown sugar and vanilla.
6. In another bowl, whisk together oats, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
7. Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix altogether.
8. Pour the mixture over the fruit and smooth the top.
9. Bake uncovered for 40 minutes, or until browned on top.
10. Cool slightly and serve as is, or top with yogurt or cream.