This Strawberry Banana Baked Oatmeal is perfect for those hectic school day mornings. Simply prepare it the night before and bake it in the morning!
Sigh….I know I keep talking about it, but it's getting closer for me.
Back to school.
I know some kids have already gone back already! I think I am in denial. I can't even LOOK at the school supplies in Target.
It's funny, before I had kids I pictures myself making elaborate, healthy breakfasts for them on school days. Breakfast really is the most important meal of the day, right? Well what I didn't realize is how incredibly hectic and stressful these mornings can be.
My kids are normally early risers but I really despise the days that I have to wake them. It takes them forever to get up and they are terribly grumpy. And I am supposed to have a healthy breakfast waiting for them in the next 30 minutes?
That's where this Strawberry Banana Baked Oatmeal arrives just in time.
I can't forget to mention the adorable spoon that my friend Kelly from Nosh and Nourish had made for me!
This baked oatmeal is gluten-free (using gluten-free oats), dairy-free (using almond milk) and vegan so it's perfect for those kids with allergies or intolerances. The good news is that it's packed with flavor so even kids without those allergies will still love this.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Bob's Red Mill gluten free oats
- ¼ cup ground flax
- ½ cup milk I used unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 very ripe banana mashed
- ½ cup diced strawberries
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ cup 100% maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Spray a baking dish or pie dish with cooking spray or rub with coconut oil.
- Mix all the ingredients together except strawberries until combined.
- Add strawberries and mix again.
- Place mixture into prepared baking dish and bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown and completely set.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before slicing, Enjoy!
Prepare it the night before and pop it in the oven while you're dragging the kids out of bed! BAM! Healthy breakfast ready in 30 minutes!
Linda
I am so sorry Lauren! I was wrong on what recipe I am not able to get. I will keep looking but it may take me a while. Sorry. I did get this one. Thank you!
Jennifer
Soo yummy and easy! The perfect breakfast to fill you up!
Becca
This is a non-oatmeal eaters dream! I love that its baked so that I dont get the mushy texture that oatmeal has, which I dont like, This is a great happy medium for a quick, make ahead breakfast for the whole family!
Lauren Kelly
So funny, one f my guys doesn't like mushy oatmeal either!
Beth
This is perfect for our early mornings and always such a great breakfast! My hubby and teens love this recipe. Can't wait to make this recipe again very soon!
Lauren Kelly
So happy you liked it!
Susan
Pretty sure you shouldn't feel so bad, I ate cold cereal as a kid! My mom worked, it was easy. This baked oatmeal looks delicious and perfect first thing!
Lauren Kelly
Thanks, Susan!
Angie
This looks so delicious! I love baked oatmeal and the fresh strawberries look so good!
Martha @ A Family Feast
Sounds like a perfect breakfast for a hectic weekday morning!
Lana | Never Enough Thyme
School has been back in session here for about a month, so all that anticipation has passed for another year. The hassle of getting kids up and ready, however, persists throughout the entire year! Your baked oatmeal is such a good idea for those hectic mornings. Fantastic!
christine
Ugh, school starts for mine next week. I have to drag my son out of bed, kicking and screaming every morning (except the weekends when he of course, wakes extremely early, grrr). I'm horrified by some of the "breakfasts" I throw together in a pinch. I really love that I can make this the night before. It's going to save me tons of time! Thanks!
Paula - bell'alimento
So good for you and it's make ahead. Winner winner!
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness
I am pretty sure that oatmeal runs through my veins, since I eat it 3-5 times a day. NO LIES.
I need to try this strawberry banana version, love that flavor combo! Pinned!
Sarah Walker Caron (Sarah's Cucina Bella)
Baked oatmeal is genius! And I love the fruits you've paired in it. YUM!