Berry Baked Oatmeal

 
 

(Courtesy of Sally’s Baking Addiction) 

What you’ll need:

  • 1 and 3/4 cups milk (dairy or nondairy)

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled

  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce or mashed banana

  • 3 cups old-fashioned oats

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1 and 1/2 cups mixed berries, fresh or frozen (do not thaw)

  • optional for topping: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, pecans or other nuts 

To Make:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×9 inch or 11×7 inch baking pan with nonstick spray. Any similar size or shape pan works. 

  2. Whisk all of the ingredients together in 1 large bowl. Pour into the prepared baking pan. Top with nuts, if desired. (or stir them into the oatmeal).

  3. Bake for 35 minutes or until the center appears *almost* set, which gives you a soft oatmeal. For drier and more solid baked oatmeal, bake until the center has set.

  4. Cool for 5 minutes before serving. Spoon or slice and serve with yogurt, if desired. Cover leftovers tightly and refrigerate for up to 1 week.

Make Ahead Instructions: Bake the oatmeal, cool completely, and store in the refrigerator all week for easy breakfasts. Reheat in the microwave or cover and bake in a 350°F oven for 10 minutes. 


Freezing Instructions: Bake and let cool. Cover tightly and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator or at room temperature. You can even cut the cooled baked oatmeal into bars or separate servings and freeze them individually for a quick breakfast to thaw. Wrap each serving in plastic wrap and place in a large freezer bag or container.

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