There’s nothing quite like a warm oatmeal bake on a cold winter day–or really, any day because oatmeal is so comforting. This hearty Berry Oatmeal Bake is packed with fiber and nutrients, and it’s easy to make. Plus, it’s easy for on-the-go mornings and will leave you full till lunch. Oats is one of the healthiest grains on earth, they’re cheap, and this is a yummy way to enjoy them.

Simply combine rolled oats, plant milk, nut butter, your favorite fruit, and all your fixings in a baking dish, and bake until the oats are tender and the fruit is cooked through.

One thing I really like about this Berry Oatmeal Bake is that it’s fully customizable. You can use any nuts and seeds you have on hand. I used hemp seeds in this recipe because they’re especially high in protein. I added walnuts & flax seeds for their heart-healthy omegas. And, you can also use any fruit you have. I personally love berries because they burst in your mouth in this dish, but any fruit would taste amazing. This dish works well as a make-ahead meal too, so make several batches for the week, or freeze for later

Oatmeal bakes are the perfect comfort food: they’re warm, filling, and delicious. So next time you’re looking for a cozy meal, give this recipe a try. You won’t be disappointed.

This recipe is featured on my Youtube channel, in the Healthy Breakfast Ideas video.

Servings: 4

Prep:  15 mins

Bake Time: 45 mins

Good For: Breakfast 

Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan, Oil-Free

Ingredients:

• 1 cup strawberries
• ½ cup blueberries 
• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup oat flour
• 1 ½ cups milk
• 1 tbs ground flax seed
• ⅓ cup maple syrup
• 3 tbs almond butter
• ½ cups nuts
• ½ cup seeds
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp vanilla
• ½ tsp baking soda optional
• coconut flakes as desired
• pinch of salt
• toppings–yogurt, fruit

Instructions:

1. Wash and slice/chop your berries (or fruit of your choice) and layer them at the bottom of your baking dish
2. Next, make some oat flour. Blend dry oats until they’re very fine and powdery.
3. Pour some nuts, seeds, and coconut flakes into a bowl  (save about ⅓ of your nuts, seeds, and coconut flakes for toppings)
4. Then in a large bowl, combine oats, about ⅔ of your nut, seed, and coconut mix, flaxseed, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt
5. In another large bowl, combine plant milk, maple syrup, almond butter, and vanilla, and mix really well
6. Mix together wet ingredients with dry ingredients
7. Spread the oat mix on top of your layered fruit and top it off with the rest of your nuts and seeds, and more fruit
8. Bake for 45 minutes until the sides are crisp and the oats have firmed nicely
9. Let it cool a bit before slicing and serve as is or with a little yogurt and maple syrup