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Strawberry Baked Oatmeal

Published: Oct 22, 2022 · Modified: Sep 13, 2023 by Maddy · This post may contain affiliate links for which I may earn a small commission.

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Strawberry Baked Oatmeal is a delicious, simple breakfast ideal for meal prepping and busy make-ahead mornings. It's packed with nutritious ingredients and makes a wholesome family-friendly breakfast.

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Whether it's a busy back-to-school week or a jam packed holiday, strawberry baked oatmeal is a great recipe that can be made ahead of time with much ease. Oats are a favorite of ours and we use them to make these delicious chocolate energy balls and no-bake brownie treats. They're a great way to add a wholesome ingredient to otherwise sugary treats!

This family-friendly breakfast is full of nutritious ingredients like fruit, oats and healthy fats. We love this recipe because it reheats well and keeps nearly all week without losing it's flavor or quality. While it's naturally gluten-free, you can also easily make it dairy-free, egg-free and even vegan with a few simple ingredient changes.

Baked oatmeal is such a versatile breakfast- use this strawberry baked oatmeal recipe as a starting point and make it your own with the variations and suggestions given a few paragraphs down.

If you love easy breakfast ideas make sure to also check out our recipe for a 5 minute egg and cheese burrito and healthy smoothies.

Ingredients

  • Oats: old fashioned oats, steel cut oats, rolled oats or quick oats are all fine to use.
  • Strawberries: fresh strawberries work best. See my tips below if using frozen strawberries.
  • Chocolate chips: Strawberries and chocolate are a classic combination, and who doesn't like some chocolate in their breakfast?!
  • Almonds: almonds or other nuts like walnuts or pecans are optional.
  • Milk: any milk is fine for baked oatmeal recipes, but I lean toward almond milk to cut back on dairy and calories.
  • Maple syrup: maple syrup is the sweetener here, but you can use honey or sugar if you'd prefer.
  • Eggs: eggs bind the oats to give it a cake-like consistency when cut.
  • Vanilla extract: you can even make homemade vanilla extract if you'd like!
  • Cinnamon
  • Melted butter: the baked oatmeal is drizzled with a little melted butter for extra yumminess.
oatmeal ingredients being mixed in a glass bowl

How To Make It

Making strawberry baked oatmeal is incredibly simple.

STEP 1: Preheat the oven to 375° Fahrenheit. In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, cinnamon, baking powder and salt. Mix. Add milk, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla extract, 1 ½ cups strawberries and chocolate chips. Mix until combined.

STEP 2: Grease a 2 quart baking dish with butter or olive oil. Pour in the oatmeal mixture. Top with the remaining ½ cup strawberries and sliced almonds. Drizzle with melted butter.

STEP 3: Bake for 35 minutes or until the center barely wiggles and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly dry with just a few crumbs. Let baked oatmeal settle for 10 minutes before serving.

To serve, you can add extra berries, nuts or plain yogurt to your bowl of freshly baked oatmeal. Enjoy!

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How To Store

Strawberry baked oatmeal will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days. Cover tightly with plastic wrap. When making ahead or for meal prepping, it's ideal to bake it in a casserole dish with a lid and handles for easy storage and serving. It can also be cut into individual portions if meal prepping or freezing.

Variations

Dairy-free: drizzle with a little coconut oil instead of butter or use a vegan butter substitute. Use a plant-based milk such as almond milk, oat milk, or soy milk and make sure to use chocolate chip that are labeled dairy-free.

Egg-free: use flax eggs instead of regular eggs.

Nut-free: skip the almonds to make this recipe nut free.

Vegan: in addition to the changes to make it dairy-free, use flax eggs or just eggs.

Other fruits: add bananas, raspberries, blackberries or blueberries.

Other chocolate: substitute the chocolate chips with white chocolate chips or dark chocolate chips. Peanut butter chips also taste fantastic!

baked strawberry oatmeal in a glass baking dish on a white background

Recipe FAQs

Can I Use Quick or Steel Cut Oats?

I have made this recipe will quick, old fashioned and steel cut oats and there is honestly very little difference. It bakes for long enough that any type of oat turns out cooked. The only slight difference is in it's texture at the end.

Can I Use Frozen Strawberries?

Frozen strawberries will release lots of liquid while they bake so they are not ideal in this recipe. If you only have frozen strawberries, you can use them but let them thaw out first. Then squeeze the liquid out with a paper towel before adding them to the bowl of ingredients.

Can I Make It Ahead Of Time?

Yes! Baked oatmeal is a great make-ahead breakfast. It works well as a meal prepped breakfast during the week, so make it on Sunday night and enjoy all week long. Or, make it the night before a busy holiday or family event for a ready-to-serve breakfast in the morning. I like making this a few days before Christmas morning so no one is in the kitchen making breakfast while the kids are rushing to open gifts!

Are Baked Oats As Healthy As Oatmeal?

Baked oats are a very healthy breakfast but remember that they will only be as healthy as the ingredients added to them. Lots of sugar or chocolate will make any type of oatmeal recipes less healthy.

What Size Pan Can I Use?

Baked oatmeal can be made in any size pan but the cook time will change slightly. The smaller the pan, the thicker the oatmeal will be thus increasing the cook time. I typically use a rectangular 2 quart glass baking dish but an 8x8 or 9x9 pan also work. Keep in mind that the oatmeal will rise a bit, so don't go any smaller than this.

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Strawberry Baked Oatmeal

Strawberry Baked Oatmeal is a delicious, simple breakfast ideal for meal prepping and busy make-ahead mornings. It's packed with nutritious ingredients and makes a wholesome family-friendly breakfast.
5 from 43 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 35 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 190 kcal

Equipment

  • baking pan ideally a 2 quart baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • wooden spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups oats, old fashioned, rolled, quick or steel cut
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 ½ cups milk, any dairy or plant-based variety
  • 2 large eggs
  • ⅓ cup maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
  • ½ cup chocolate chips
  • ½ cup almonds, sliced
  • 3 tablespoon melted butter

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375° Fahrenheit. In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, cinnamon, baking powder and salt. Mix. Add milk, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla extract, 1 ½ cups strawberries and chocolate chips. Mix until combined.
  • Grease a 2 quart baking dish with butter or olive oil. Pour in the oatmeal mixture. Top with the remaining ½ cup strawberries and sliced almonds. Drizzle with melted butter.
  • Bake for 35 minutes or until the center barely wiggles and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly dry with just a few crumbs. Let baked oatmeal settle for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

To store, cover and keep in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 8ozCalories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 246mgPotassium: 188mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 48IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 133mgIron: 1mg
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  1. Enriqueta says

    October 25, 2022 at 11:02 am

    5 stars
    I love it when I can leave breakfast ready the night before. This baked oatmeal is as yummy as nutritious. I know is going to be a new staple in my kitchen.

    Reply
  2. Audrey says

    October 25, 2022 at 6:39 pm

    5 stars
    I love how easy this recipe is. Plus, it combines two of my favorite flavors, strawberries and chocolate! I've been looking for a baked oatmeal recipe to try. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  3. Marta A says

    October 25, 2022 at 7:13 pm

    5 stars
    My entire family loved this strawberry baked oatmeal. I prepped it in small muffin tins so they could heat them up on the go. They were perfect.

    Reply
  4. Elaine says

    October 26, 2022 at 3:47 am

    5 stars
    Well, I may not be able to stop eating it until it's finished LOL It's so good... and the perfect start to a day!

    Reply
  5. Linda says

    October 26, 2022 at 1:53 pm

    5 stars
    I made this oatmeal to serve to company this past weekend. The combination of maple syrup and cinnamon along with strawberries and chocolate won everyone over. The leftovers were perfect for breakfast during the busy work week.

    Reply
  6. Oscar says

    October 26, 2022 at 6:57 pm

    5 stars
    I really needed something for meal prep for the mornings and this recipe was perfect. Loved how simple it was and my whole family really enjoyed it. Thank you.

    Reply
  7. Veronika says

    October 26, 2022 at 9:26 pm

    5 stars
    This oatmeal was delicious! We served it with almond butter and extra strawberries on top. So good!

    Reply
  8. Mary says

    October 26, 2022 at 9:32 pm

    5 stars
    I love bake-ahead breakfast dishes. It seems like I just want to get breakfast done and over with so I can move on to something else. This recipe is perfect for that. Thanks@

    Reply
  9. Donna says

    October 27, 2022 at 7:08 pm

    5 stars
    We had this for brekkie this morning and it was just delicious! Great for a change to the usual cereal and toast!

    Reply
  10. Kathryn says

    October 28, 2022 at 9:51 am

    5 stars
    This oatmeal made the best breakfast and I love how the strawberry flavor shines through. Going to make this again next week!

    Reply
  11. Heather says

    October 28, 2022 at 10:02 am

    5 stars
    Such a great recipe to make a big batch of oatmeal! Love the idea of adding strawberries.. can’t wait to try!

    Reply
  12. Tammy says

    October 30, 2022 at 2:13 pm

    Mmm I'd love this right now. It looks so warm and comforting..a perfect and healthy breakfast.

    Reply
  13. Lisa says

    October 30, 2022 at 5:48 pm

    5 stars
    I love baked oatmeal. And the addition of strawberries makes it extra delicious!

    Reply
  14. Kerry Hammond says

    September 13, 2023 at 8:19 am

    Doesn't say when to add eggs🙃

    Reply
    • Maddy says

      September 13, 2023 at 10:55 am

      Thank you! It's been added to the recipe. The eggs are added with the milk and other wet ingredients. Enjoy!

      Reply

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