EASY Vanilla Berry Baked Oatmeal
Vanilla Berry Baked Oatmeal is a healthy breakfast made with rolled oats, mixed berries, and maple syrup.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon ground flax meal
- 3 tablespoons warm water
- 2½ cups rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon vanilla powder or seeds from 1 vanilla bean
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 2¼ cups almond or soy milk
- 1 tablespoon canola oil or melted coconut oil
- 1½ cups fresh mixed berries
- Extra berries for topping
- ¼ cup sliced almonds or chopped pecans
- 2 tablespoons organic brown sugar
- Additional almond or soy milk for serving
- Jam for serving optional
- Nut butter for serving optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8-inch or 9-inch square baking dish.
- In a small bowl, combine the ground flax meal and warm water. Let the mixture sit for 3–5 minutes until it thickens.
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together the rolled oats, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and vanilla powder.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flax mixture, maple syrup, almond milk, and oil.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the oat mixture and stir until evenly combined.
- Gently fold in the mixed berries.
- Transfer the Vanilla Berry Baked Oatmeal mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Top with a few extra berries.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle the sliced almonds or chopped pecans along with the brown sugar over the top.
- Return to the oven and bake for another 10 minutes, or until the oats are set and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
- Allow the baked oatmeal to cool slightly before slicing.
- Serve warm or cold with extra milk, maple syrup, jam, or nut butter if desired.
Notes
- Substitute pecans with walnuts or almonds.
- Use honey instead of maple syrup if a vegan version is not required.
- Add diced apples or bananas for extra fruit flavor.
- Serve with yogurt, nut butter, or fresh fruit.
- A drizzle of maple syrup enhances the vanilla flavor beautifully.