Easy Strawberry Banana Baked Oatmeal
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Published May 10, 2021, Updated Apr 28, 2023
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This strawberry banana baked oatmeal recipe is the perfect make ahead breakfast. Strawberry, banana and chocolate… what could be better?
Strawberry season is here! I love picking up fresh strawberries at the farmers’ market so I knew I needed to create a strawberry baked oatmeal! Strawberry banana is such a classic flavor combo, but I figured why not toss some chocolate chips in the mix. You can never go wrong with some added chocolate, amiright?
This baked oatmeal recipe turned out better than I expected and I can’t wait for you to try it!
Is Baked Oatmeal Healthy?
I get ask this question often so I’ll start out by saying that yes, baked oatmeal is a healthy breakfast option. There is a great balance of macronutrients – healthy fats from the egg and coconut oil, fiber from the oats, and lean protein from the egg.
Ingredients in Strawberry Banana Baked Oatmeal
- old-fashioned rolled oats – my fave brand is Bob’s Red Mill gluten-free old fashioned rolled oats.
- pure maple syrup – pure maple syrup is the perfect natural sweetener to use for baked oatmeal in my opinion!
- baking powder – helps the baked oatmeal rise.
- cinnamon – for a little spice.
- sea salt – just a touch!
- almond milk – I like using unsweetened almond milk, but any type of milk will work!
- egg – or a flaxseed egg. To make a flaxseed egg combine 1 Tablespoon of flaxseed with 3 Tablespoons of water and let it sit for about 5 minutes to “gel” up.
- coconut oil – make sure you’re using extra virgin coconut oil. I’ve purchased several different brands of coconut oil before, but Nutiva organic extra virgin coconut oil is my favorite.
- pure vanilla extract – a wonderful flavor enhancer.
- bananas & strawberries – the stars of the show! I would recommend using fresh fruit here. Frozen strawberries would likely work, but they also might release too much liquid while baking, so I’d recommend thawing the frozen fruit and draining the excess liquid prior to baking.
- chocolate chips – I love Lily’s chocolate chips for a low-sugar option and Enjoy Life chocolate chips for a dairy-free/soy-free option.
Making Baked Oatmeal Ahead of Time
Yes, you can make baked oatmeal ahead of time. There are a couple options that work really well. Here’s what I recommend:
Option 1: Bake and Then Reheat Before Serving
- Prepare baked oatmeal as the recipe suggests. Once baked, let the oatmeal cool, cover the baking dish and place in the fridge. You can do this 1-2 days in advance.
- When ready to serve, take oatmeal dish from fridge, cover with foil and reheat in a 350°F oven for about 20 minutes. For individual portions, set toaster oven to 350°F and bake for 5-10 minutes or reheat in the microwave for 1 minute.
Option 2: Prep as Much as You Can Without Baking
- Mix together your dry ingredients in a bowl, cover and let sit out on the counter until morning.
- Mix together all the wet ingredients in another bowl, cover and store in the fridge until morning.
- In the morning, simply mix the wet and dry ingredients together, pour oatmeal mixture into your prepared baking dish and bake as recipe suggests.
How Long Does Baked Oatmeal Last in the Fridge?
Baked oatmeal lasts about 4-6 days in the fridge. If I’m not serving it to a group of people for brunch, I love making one batch on Sunday and having balanced breakfasts the rest of the week. This is a great recipe for meal prep!
More Strawberry Recipes
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- Strawberry Overnight Oats
- Chocolate Covered Strawberry Smoothie
- Easy Strawberry Cake
- Strawberry Yogurt Muffins
- Roasted Strawberry Cottage Cheese Bowl
- Strawberry Shortcake Quinoa Parfait
- Strawberry Banana Bread
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- Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal
- One Pan Baked Oatmeal
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Be sure to check out all of my baked oatmeal recipes as well as all the popular oatmeal recipes here on EBF.
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Strawberry Banana Baked Oatmeal
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled old-fashioned oats
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 cups almond milk
- 1 large egg, or 1 Tablespoon ground flaxseed
- 2 Tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 ripe bananas, 1 mashed and 1 sliced
- 1 1/2 cups fresh quartered strawberries, divided
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips, divided
- cooking spray
- additional strawberries, bananas and milk for serving
Instructions
- Set oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Prepare pan: Spray an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
- Mix ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the oats, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Add in milk, maple syrup, egg, coconut oil, vanilla and mashed banana. Stir well to combine.
- Add remaining ingredients: Gently fold in 1 cup strawberries, 1/2 of your banana slices and 1/8 cup of chocolate chips.
- Pour into baking dish: Carefully pour oatmeal mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Add toppings: Scatter the remaining strawberries, banana slices and chocolate chips on top.
- Bake: Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the middle of the bake is set (it might still be slightly wet from the strawberries but that’s okay). The top/edges will be golden.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. This will allow the baked oatmeal to set a bit more. Portion and serve. Top with additional fresh strawberries, banana and a splash of milk.
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Notes
- Storage: Store baked oatmeal in the fridge in an airtight sealed container for 4-6 days.
- To reheat: Add a portion to a microwave-safe bowl and heat until warm throughout, about 1 minute or set oven (or toaster oven) to 350° and bake for 5-10 minutes, or until warm. Top with extra almond milk, if desired.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I just baked these today. The outsides are all brown and set but the inside is a bit wet/moist. Not cake-like. Is that normal or is it more wet because I used frozen strawberries? I just want to make sure its cooked all the way through. Thanks!
Hi Michelle, thanks for trying the recipe! Frozen strawberries can add extra moisture, which might explain the wetter texture. If the edges are golden and a toothpick comes out mostly clean, it should be fully cooked. Letting it cool a bit more can also help it set. Hope that helps!
I had all the ingredients for this so decided to make some for a friend who just had a baby. I made a double batch (I had to make some to try for myself) and it is so delicious! Tasty and filling. I used dark chocolate chips because it’s all I had on hand, but will try regular next time.
YUM! This is perfect, Claire. I am so glad you loved this recipe and it turned out great for you. Thank you for sharing your review & star rating, it means so much to me!
We freeze (make in glass containers) and my daughter takes to school. Super handy!
YUM! Love this idea so much, glad this recipe is a hit, Michelle. Thank you for sharing your review + star rating, I appreciate it!
Looking to add this to my postpartum meal prep! How do you go about freezing? Do you recommend baking and then freezing? Thank you!
Hi Taylor. This recipe is great for PP meal prep. I would bake and cool completely, cut into individual portions and then wrap each portion and store in the freezer. You can reheat in the microwave/toaster/oven when ready to eat. Let me know how this turns out for you!
This is my favourite baked oatmeal recipe!!! The only change I make is that I leave out the chocolate chips.
WOO! I am so glad you are loving this recipe! Thank you for taking the time to share your review & star rating, I really appreciate it!