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This vegan baked oatmeal with fresh berries is naturally sweetened with maple syrup. It makes for an excellent brunch recipe or special occasion breakfast!
Oatmeal is a long time favorite of mine. You'll find loads of recipes for all different types of oatmeal here at The Picky Eater: from overnight oats, chocolate oats, and so much more!
Most of my recipes serve one, but this recipe for vegan baked oatmeal can serve a crowd! One batch provides six large servings which makes it the perfect breakfast to serve on a holiday morning, or for a group of friends and family gathering for a special occasion.
This is a super simple recipe with only 8 common ingredients. It's naturally sweetened with maple syrup and full of flavor with the addition of fresh berries and cinnamon.
It's also totally customizable! Add any berries you like: strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries work well. Or use your favorite fresh fruit instead!
You can also add banana for a touch more natural sweetness. This is a recipe that's heart healthy, high in fiber, and full of antioxidants!
Tools and Equipment You'll Need
How to Make Vegan Oatmeal with Berries - Step by Step
Step 1: In a bowl beat the milk and flax eggs until incorporated. Pour the maple syrup, vanilla extract and cinnamon and whisk to incorporate.
Step 2: Add the oats and baking powder and continue mixing until everything is well incorporated.
Step 3: Let the batter rest for around 30 minutes.
Step 4: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly flour an oven safe casserole dish. Transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish and top with berries.
Step 5: Let it cool for 10 minutes before slicing.
What makes this Vegan Baked Oatmeal healthy?
- High in Fiber: whole grains, keeps you fuller longer
- Antioxidants and Vitamins: In addition to being rich in antioxidants like such as anthocyanins and resveratrol (which help reduce inflammation), berries are also high in Vitamin C and Potassium.
- Low in Added Sugar
Will kids enjoy this vegan baked oatmeal?
This baked oatmeal almost looks like a breakfast cake - and what kid doesn't like cake?? My kids really enjoyed switching up their typical breakfast with this delicious twist on oatmeal.
The oatmeal was nice and fluffy, and the berries + maple syrup gave it a perfect amount of sweetness. If your kids prefer to top their oatmeal with maple syrup, I'd cut the amount of syrup in the recipe in half, and reserve half for drizzling on top!
What is the texture of baked oatmeal?
Baked oatmeal has a texture more like a dense muffin or bread pudding, whereas a bowl of oatmeal has more of a creamy, porridge like consistency.
What type of fruit is best to put in baked oatmeal?
Honestly, almost any fruit will work well in baked oatmeal! My top picks are fruits that tend to hold up well in the oven, aren't too acidic (citrus fruits wouldn't work well), and don't get too watery including:
- Strawberries, Blueberries and Raspberries
- Bananas
- Apples or applesauce
- Pears
- Peaches or other Stone Fruits
Can I make this into oatmeal muffins?
Absolutely! To make oatmeal muffins, transfer the batter to a muffin tin lined with cupcake liners after the batter has rested. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until a knife inserted in the top comes out clean and the muffins are slightly golden brown on top.
Storage Tips
To store in the fridge: Baked oatmeal is one of those recipes that is perfect for making ahead of time and eating all week long. To store in the fridge, wait for the oatmeal to cool completely and then transfer to an airtight container. It will keep in the fridge for about 4-5 days. To reheat, pop them in the microwave for about 30 seconds-1 minute and serve!
To freeze: Cut the oatmeal into individual portions. Freeze in airtight containers or zip top freezer bags for up to 3 months. To reheat, thaw in the fridge overnight and then warm in the microwave the next day for 1 minute until heated through. Add 1-2 tbsp almond milk if needed to add moisture.
- This recipe is highly customizable: feel free to use any fruit you'd like - apples, pears and bananas would all work well. You could also add in nuts (walnuts, pecans, almonds, cashews would all work well) for some extra texture and crunch!
- To make this gluten-free, use gluten free certified oats
- If you don't have almond milk, any non-dairy milk would work well.
- Do not use steel cut oats or quick oats in this recipe. Because they cook differently than rolled oats they won't hold up as well.
- If you prefer a less sweet baked oatmeal, you can reduce the amount of maple syrup you use. Or if you want the sweeteness with no added sugar, you can substitute the maple syrup for ¼ cup applesauce or mashed banana.
- If you eliminate the maple syrup altogether, add 1-2 tbsp more of almond milk so that there is enough moistness for the oats to absorb.
- If you need a softer consistency, feel free to add a few tbsp more almond milk.
- If you don't have maple syrup, you can use agave.
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