Mixed Berry Baked Oatmeal
A hearty and fruity baked oatmeal that is perfect for busy mornings and can be enjoyed warm or as bars throughout the week.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 ¾ cups gluten-free rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds optional
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon fine salt
Wet Ingredients
- ⅓ cup pure maple syrup use 3 tablespoons for less sweetness
- ½ cup mashed banana about 1 ripe banana
- 2 large eggs see notes for egg-free option
- 1 ½ cups Kalona Supernatural Organic Plain Kefir or milk of choice
- ¼ cup melted butter can swap for melted coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Berry Filling
- 1 ½ cups frozen berries do not thaw
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray a 9×9-inch baking dish with cooking oil spray or line it with parchment for easy removal.
- In a large bowl, stir together the rolled oats, chia seeds (if using), baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a separate bowl, mash the banana until smooth. Whisk in the maple syrup, eggs (or egg substitute), kefir (or milk), melted butter, and vanilla until combined.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry and stir until everything is evenly moistened. Fold in the frozen berries — do not thaw them first.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared 9×9 dish and spread into an even layer. Scatter a few extra frozen berries on top if desired.
Baking
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the center is just set. For a firmer, bar-like texture, bake 33-35 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or let cool completely to slice into bars.
Notes
Use rolled oats for best texture. For a golden top, brush a little melted butter and sprinkle coarse sugar during the last 5 minutes of baking. Cool completely before refrigerating leftovers.