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Strawberry Banana Baked Oatmeal Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This delicious Strawberry Banana Baked Oatmeal is a wholesome, comforting breakfast that’s easy to prepare and packed with natural sweetness from ripe bananas and fresh strawberries. Enhanced with a touch of vanilla, cinnamon, and dairy-free chocolate chips, it’s perfect for a nutritious morning meal that warms you up. Gluten-free and dairy-free options make it suitable for various dietary preferences.

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup mashed banana (from about 3 medium ripe bananas)
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 ½ cups (360g) unsweetened vanilla almond milk (or substitute any dairy free milk)
  • Optional: 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons melted and cooled coconut oil (or substitute melted butter or melted ghee)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups (238g) old fashioned rolled oats, gluten free if desired
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

Add-ins

  • 1 cup diced fresh strawberries
  • ¼ cup (45g) mini chocolate chips (dairy free if desired), plus 2 tablespoons for sprinkling on top

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 9×9 inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, eggs, almond milk, maple syrup if using, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Stir until the mixture is mostly smooth and well combined.
  3. Add Dry Ingredients: Add the rolled oats, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and kosher salt to the wet mixture. Stir until everything is well incorporated.
  4. Fold in Fruit and Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the diced fresh strawberries and ¼ cup mini chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
  5. Transfer to Pan and Add Topping: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Evenly sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons of mini chocolate chips on top for a decorative and flavorful finish.
  6. Bake the Oatmeal: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-35 minutes, or until the edges start to turn slightly golden brown, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
  7. Cool and Serve: Let the baked oatmeal cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before slicing into 6 pieces. Serve warm, optionally with a tablespoon of almond or peanut butter, or enjoy it in a bowl with milk or topped with vanilla yogurt.

Notes

  • You can substitute almond milk with any dairy or non-dairy milk according to preference.
  • Maple syrup is optional and can be omitted if you prefer less sweetness.
  • For a vegan version, substitute eggs with flaxseed or chia egg and use vegan chocolate chips.
  • Make sure to mash the bananas well for smooth batter texture.
  • This baked oatmeal stores well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and can be reheated in the microwave.
  • Feel free to add nuts or seeds for extra crunch and nutrition.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://sarabaking.com/strawberry-banana-baked-oatmeal-recipe/