This Strawberry Banana Baked Oatmeal is super simple and can be baked ahead of time so you always have a healthy, satisfying breakfast ready. And it is vegan and gluten free.
It's back to school time! With all the hustle and bustle in the mornings, we need breakfasts that will keep the kids full until lunchtime and can be made ahead of time. That's where this vegan Strawberry Banana Baked Oatmeal comes in. You can make it before the week begins and warm up a serving each morning for a satisfying, hearty breakfast that lasts.
We love baked oatmeals for how easy they are to prep ahead and enjoy for several days. We often make this cinnamon pear version in the fall and this peach version is delicious in the summer when peaches are the tastiest.
Ingredients
Adding chia seeds to baked oatmeals not only helps to hold everything together, but also adds some extra nutrition. Chia seeds are a pretty good source of omega-3, fiber, protein, and nutrients like magnesium and calcium.
- chia seeds
- cup non dairy milk
- old fashioned oats
- baking powder
- cinnamon
- salt
- coconut sugar
- coconut oil
- vanilla extract
- banana
- strawberries
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Baked oatmeals are super easy to make. Combine dry and wet ingredients, add fruit, dump and bake until golden.
Hint: Since this baked oatmeal holds together so well and can even be sliced into bars, it's great for a grab and go meal on those mornings when there just isn't time for breakfast. No reason to skip breakfast when you have this waiting for you!
Substitutions & Variations
- Fruit - Instead of strawberries you can use blueberries, blackberries or any other berry you like.
- Deluxe - serve with chopped nuts and a drizzle of maple syrup or even dairy free whipped cream to take this to the next level.
Storage
Store baked oatmeal in an airtight container in the fridge for 5-7 days.
To freeze: After baking and cooling completely you can wrap and freeze the whole pan or slice into individual portions and store in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
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Recipe
Strawberry Banana Baked Oatmeal
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 ⅓ cup non dairy milk, slightly warmed
- 3 cups old fashioned oats Gluten free if needed.
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅓ cup coconut sugar
- 3 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 banana, sliced
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and lightly oil a 7 x 11 baking dish. You could also use a 9 X 13 dish just reduce baking time a few minutes.
- In a small bowl combine chia seeds and milk. Set aside for 3-4 minutes to thicken a bit.
- In a large bowl combine oats, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and coconut sugar.
- Add coconut oil and vanilla to milk and stir to combine.
- Pour wet ingredients over dry and combine.
- Add bananas and strawberries and fold in to combine.
- Transfer oat mixture to prepared baking dish and bake for 30 - 40 minutes.
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