Estimated reading time: 4 minutes
Start your morning off right with this hearty and healthy mixed berry baked oatmeal recipe.
Make this baked oatmeal at the beginning of the week and you have an easy, microwavable, breakfast or pre-workout meal ready to go. I like to top mine with low sugar vanilla yogurt or peanut butter. When reheating your oatmeal, add the PB before it goes in the microwave, and it becomes ooey gooey deliciousness. Top with more berries to up the health factor!
Do you have extra berries after making this recipe? If so, then try my acai bowl recipe, peach and blueberry salad recipe, blueberry bread recipe, summer berry salad recipe, peach and blueberry pie recipe.
I also have a few other breakfast recipes to try like my spinach and mushroom quiche that has a secret ingredient added or my yummy grit breakfast bowls and pastelitos. There’s also a recipe for easy buttermilk biscuits and sausage gravy just like my mom always made.
Health information
Berries are just so dang good for you! Blueberries, Blackberries, Raspberries and Strawberries are an excellent source of vitamin C, vitamin K and manganese. Plus, they contain compounds known as polyphenols which are thought to boost digestion and brain health, as well as protect against heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and even certain cancers. They are anti-inflammatory and average nearly 10 times more antioxidants than other fruits and vegetables.
I, like so many others, suffer from IBS and through trial and error I have found that a breakfast low in fat makes my tummy happy. In addition, I do intermittent fasting for 14-16 hours 3-4 times a week from dinner to brunch. This has been the best combination for me. This is a perfectly well-balanced meal to break a fast (breakfast). The addition of protein powder and healthy fat in this berry baked oatmeal keeps me full for hours.
Substitutions
This recipe will produce a thicker baked oatmeal because that is my preference. If you like your baked oatmeal creamier then substitute 2 eggs and 2 cups of milk in lieu of the 1 egg/1.5 cup milk. It is such a versatile recipe!
You could also add sliced bananas to the bottom of the pan if your ‘nanners aren’t overly ripe. The overripe bananas add sweetness to the dish so if they’re not very ripe then add another sweetener like maple syrup, Swerve, agave, sugar or honey. 1 TBSP should do. I don’t like my oatmeal very sweet so if sweet is your preference, then add as much sweetener as you like. You’re the boss of this breakfast!
Use any protein powder you like in this recipe. I’ve made it with chocolate and vanilla whey protein powder, hemp protein powder and low carb Isoburn. It’s not a necessary ingredient in this recipe but I like to increase the protein in this meal, especially if you do strength training like we do.
The chia seeds add extra fiber, which keeps you full longer and helps the gut. This is an option but not a necessary ingredient to this recipe.
Gluten free/Vegan mixed berry baked oatmeal
You can make this into gluten free baked oatmeal by using gluten free oatmeal and GF baking powder.
This can be made vegan by using a flax egg instead of an egg, vegan protein powder and vegan milk alternatives.
CHECK OUT SOME OF MY OTHER RECIPES
LEAVE A STAR RATING OR A COMMENT
BAKED OATMEAL
Ingredients
- 2 cups oats I use organic gluten free rolled oats
- 1.5 cups milk of choice I use almond milk
- 1 eggs or flax egg
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1-2 tbsp chia seeds (opt)
- 1 scoop protein powder any kind/flavor, I use hemp protein powder
- 1 tsp baking powder gluten free
- 2 tbsp unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 cup berries any variety
- pinch salt
- cooking spray non-aerosol
Instructions
- pre-heat oven to 400 degrees.
- Mash bananas in small bowl, set aside2 ripe bananas, mashed
- Whisk milk, egg and vanilla in medium size bowl.1.5 cups milk of choice, 1 eggs or flax egg, 1 tsp vanilla
- In a large bowl, combine oats, chia seeds, protein powder, coconut, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.2 cups oats, 1-2 tbsp chia seeds (opt), 1 scoop protein powder, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp cinnamon, pinch salt, 2 tbsp unsweetened coconut flakes
- Combine wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix well, add bananas and mix. Let sit for 10-15 mins, while oven is preheating.2 ripe bananas, mashed
- Spray 9 x 9 pan with high heat cooking spray. Pour mixture in pan and top with berries of choice.1 cup berries
- Cook 30-35 mins or until toothpick inserted in middle comes out clean.
Notes
