Strawberry Baked Oatmeal
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Strawberry Baked Oatmeal
Description
This Strawberry Baked Oatmeal uses oat flakes mixed with baking powder and salt for leavening and seasoning, combined with a strawberry and almond milk puree to infuse fruity flavor throughout. Eggs and melted butter bind the mixture, while maple syrup and vanilla add natural sweetness. The oats absorb the liquids and flavors as they bake in an 8x8-inch pan until set and lightly golden.
The mixture is folded with additional chopped strawberries before baking, ensuring both embedded fruitiness and fresh strawberry pieces. The result is a tender, moist texture that holds together well for slicing into squares. The dish can be served warm for tasting the soft oats and warm berries, or cooled for a firmer texture.
Baked oatmeal like this provides a wholesome breakfast that can be prepared ahead and customized with toppings or mix-ins as desired.
Ingredients
- 2 cups old fashioned oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups strawberries divided, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups almond milk or milk or your choice, unsweetened vanilla
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
- 2 egg large
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- strawberries for topping, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8x8-inch baking pan with cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the oats, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Place 1 cup strawberries and the milk in a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Pour the milk over the oat mixture. Add the melted butter, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir until well combined. Fold in the remaining 1 cup chopped strawberries.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan. Top with sliced strawberries.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until the oats are set and lightly golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Cut into squares and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 255 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 255kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 204mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 293mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 321IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 28mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 151mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.