Vegan Baked Oatmeal [With Berries]
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Vegan Baked Oatmeal [With Berries]
Description
The Vegan Baked Oatmeal [With Berries] blends mashed ripe bananas with plant-based milk, cinnamon, and vanilla, creating a flavorful base that is folded together with rolled oats and fresh berries. Baking the mixture results in a warm, comforting dish where the oats take on a gentle, tender texture, and the berries soften to release their juices, adding bursts of flavor throughout. The banana and cinnamon provide subtle sweetness and spice without overpowering the fruity notes. Once baked and rested, the oatmeal sets enough to be portioned for breakfast servings but remains moist.
The interplay of creamy banana with the bright berries distinguishes this baked oatmeal from simpler versions. The option to broil the top briefly permits a lightly browned crust that adds slight texture contrast. This dish suits a nutritious breakfast or brunch and can be customized by adjusting the liquid to oats ratio to suit tastes—more liquid yields a softer casserole, less makes firmer bars.
Serving it topped with reserved fresh strawberries and blueberries enhances the fruity character and presentation. This recipe offers a plant-based start to the day that balances natural sweetness and hearty oats without added eggs or dairy.
Adjust the liquid-to-oats ratio to achieve your preferred firmness or creaminess in texture.Test sweetness before baking and add sweetener if desired because this recipe relies on bananas and fruit sugars.Thoroughly grease the baking dish to prevent sticking when cooking.For a browned, slightly crisp top, broil the baked oatmeal briefly near the end of baking.
Ingredients
- 3 banana peeled, ripe
- 1 ½ cups plant-based milk
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups rolled oats old-fashioned
- 1 pint Blueberry reserve some for garnish, of
- 2 cups strawberries thickly sliced, reserve some for garnish
- nut for garnish (optional, or granola
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. and grease a 9x9 baking dish.
- Place the bananas on the baking pan and mash them well. Add the plant-based milk, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Mix well and stir in the oats.
- Fold in the berries and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and allow it to sit for 30 minutes.
- Serve and top with more berries and sprinkle of cinnamon.
Notes
- Adjust the liquid to oats ratio to get a softer casserole or firmer bars based on your preference.
- Taste the mixture before baking and add sweetener if a sweeter flavor is desired since there are no eggs.
- Grease the baking dish well to prevent the oatmeal from sticking.
- For a crisper, browned top, broil the oatmeal for a few minutes after baking.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6to 9
Amount Per Serving
Calories 227 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 227kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 85mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 446mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 87IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 41mg | 46% |
| Calcium | 108mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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