This strawberry banana baked oatmeal recipe is the perfect make ahead breakfast. Strawberry, banana and chocolate… what could be better?
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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.
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!
Ingredients in Strawberry Banana Baked Oatmeal
rolled old-fashioned oats
pure maple syrup
baking powder
cinnamon
sea salt
almond milk
egg (or flaxseed egg)
coconut oil
pure vanilla extract
bananas
strawberries
chocolate chips
How to Make Baked Oatmeal
While it may take a few more minutes to whip up baked oatmeal than it goes to make basic stovetop oats, it’s still super simple! You’ll start by mixing the dry ingredients (oats, baking powder, cinnamon and salt) together in a large mixing bowl. Add in the wet ingredients (milk, maple syrup, egg, coconut oil, vanilla and mashed banana) and stir until everything is well combined. Lastly, fold in the strawberries, banana slices and chocolate chips. Pour into your baking dish and then top with extra berries, bananas and chocolate chips (because the more the merrier… right?!).
Enjoy right after baking or store in the fridge and reheat for healthy, delicious breakfasts all week long!
Can You Make 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.
If you try this strawberry banana baked oatmeal, please be sure to leave a comment and star rating below. Your feedback is so helpful for the EBF team and other EBF readers.
This strawberry banana baked oatmeal recipe is the perfect make ahead breakfast. Strawberry, banana and chocolate… what could be better?
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
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Spray an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray. 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.
Gently fold in 1 cup strawberries, 1/2 of your banana slices and 1/8 cup of chocolate chips.
Carefully pour oatmeal mixture into the prepared baking dish.
Scatter the remaining strawberries, banana slices and chocolate chips on top.
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. 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.
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.
Category:Breakfast
Method:Bake
Cuisine:American
Nutrition
Serving Size:1/6th of recipe (2/3 cup - 1 cup)
Calories:308
Sugar:23g
Fat:12g
Carbohydrates:48g
Fiber:6g
Protein:6g
Keywords: strawberry banana baked oatmeal
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Can I substitute the coconut oil for a different oil? I plan to make this tomorrow and I do not have Coconut oil and am trying to save a trip to the grocery store.
Yes, you can use butter or even a mild nut butter (like almond butter or cashew butter) instead of the coconut oil or simply omit it! It will still taste delish.
I made this today and was a bit let down at how tasteless it was. I found I had to add some brown sugar in order to have some flavor. I didn’t add the chocolate chips as I an allergic to chocolate and that could be where the majority of the flavor came in. I do not think I would be making this in the future without adding in some brown sugar before cooking.
Hi Heather! Thanks so much for the comment. I’m bummed that you didn’t think it had much flavor. The chocolate chips do add a good amount of flavor so maybe skipping those was the issue. I actually made it again this weekend and didn’t have maple syrup so I left that out and it still had plenty of flavor. I’m wondering if your banana and strawberries weren’t ripe/flavorful? Did you add the vanilla?
I recently made this and it was very tasty. Definitely the best oatmeal I’ve had! I used frozen strawberries and blueberries instead of chocolate chips and it came out amazing. Possibly a bit more moist but still delicious.
This recipe is a breakfast staple in our household. So easy to make and reheats beautifully for quick weekday breakfasts.
I’ve always used fresh strawberries but wondering if anyone has had success using frozen strawberries?
Ahh yay!! So glad this recipe has been a hit! Using frozen strawberries should work just fine! You might need to cook it longer depending on how much liquid the frozen fruit releases while cooking. Let me know how it turns out for you!
I can’t stop making this! Playing around with fillings. It just gets better and better. Sometimes it’s breakfast, sometimes it’s dessert. It’s always delicious!!
I don’t know if maybe this was just too healthy for us, but this had a very strange gummy/wet-sponge texture that we just couldn’t get over. My boyfriend has never not eaten something I’ve made but he took one bite and suggested we throw it out. One bite each and it went in the trash 🙁
I made this for a friend’s birthday because we’re both mindful of sweets/good ingredients and this was perfect. Heated up with a little almond milk and it made a perfect breakfast for my week!
Sooooo delicious!! I had this week for work and will be making again next week. So easy, fast, and keeps for a surprisingly long time in fridge. Co-workers complimented on how yummy it smelt and looked. The recipe/link may have been given out to multiple people 😉 I’m a big oatmeal fan and this recipe was the absolute perfect twist!
Ahh yay!! I’m so glad this recipe was a hit and thanks for sharing the recipe. 🙂 I so appreciate you coming back to leave a review. It means the world to me!
We enjoyed this recipe. The choc chips I used were sweetened so that made everything too sweet (not the fault of the recipe!) so next time I would omit or find unsweetened chocolate chips. The strawberries also went a bit mushy and didn’t have much flavour once baked.
This was absolutely delicious! You have turned us into baked oatmeal fans 🙂 We are making the blueberry one next this weekend and on to the chocolate one later in the week. Thank YOU for these amazing recipes!
Ahh yay, that makes me SO happy to hear!! So pumped you’re loving the baked oatmeal recipes. 🙂 Thanks for coming back to leave a review, Stacy. I so appreciate it!
My go-to baked oatmeal recipe! It’s so delicious and great to have on hand for easy weekday breakfasts. Have also swapped the chocolate chips for blueberries and just as tasty!
I don’t normally write comments on recipes but I had to for this one. I followed this recipe exactly and it turned out amazing. A winner with everyone in the family. I will be making this recipe at least once a month! I can’t wait to try all the other combinations.
I made the strawberry banana oatmeal yesterday. WOW so amazing! I am obsessed with all things EBF! Your recipes are easy and incorporate all of the good things that help with better eating habits! Thank you!
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Can I substitute the coconut oil for a different oil? I plan to make this tomorrow and I do not have Coconut oil and am trying to save a trip to the grocery store.
Yes, you can use butter or even a mild nut butter (like almond butter or cashew butter) instead of the coconut oil or simply omit it! It will still taste delish.
Hi. Wanted to check in case I want to use Steel cut oats, what changes do I need to do? Does it also need to soak overnight ? Thanks
I would follow my recipe for apple cinnamon baked steel cut oatmeal.
I made this today and was a bit let down at how tasteless it was. I found I had to add some brown sugar in order to have some flavor. I didn’t add the chocolate chips as I an allergic to chocolate and that could be where the majority of the flavor came in. I do not think I would be making this in the future without adding in some brown sugar before cooking.
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Hi Heather! Thanks so much for the comment. I’m bummed that you didn’t think it had much flavor. The chocolate chips do add a good amount of flavor so maybe skipping those was the issue. I actually made it again this weekend and didn’t have maple syrup so I left that out and it still had plenty of flavor. I’m wondering if your banana and strawberries weren’t ripe/flavorful? Did you add the vanilla?
I recently made this and it was very tasty. Definitely the best oatmeal I’ve had! I used frozen strawberries and blueberries instead of chocolate chips and it came out amazing. Possibly a bit more moist but still delicious.
★★★★★
Yay! So glad you loved this recipe, Grecia. Thanks for the review. I so appreciate it!
This recipe is a breakfast staple in our household. So easy to make and reheats beautifully for quick weekday breakfasts.
I’ve always used fresh strawberries but wondering if anyone has had success using frozen strawberries?
★★★★★
Ahh yay!! So glad this recipe has been a hit! Using frozen strawberries should work just fine! You might need to cook it longer depending on how much liquid the frozen fruit releases while cooking. Let me know how it turns out for you!
This is my new “go to” breakfast! I make it on Sunday and enjoy the rest of the week. Love it! I also added some chopped walnuts to mine.
★★★★★
Yay!! So glad you loved this recipe, Elaine! Thanks for the review. I so appreciate it!
Baked oatmeal is amazing!
★★★★★
I can’t stop making this! Playing around with fillings. It just gets better and better. Sometimes it’s breakfast, sometimes it’s dessert. It’s always delicious!!
★★★★★
I don’t know if maybe this was just too healthy for us, but this had a very strange gummy/wet-sponge texture that we just couldn’t get over. My boyfriend has never not eaten something I’ve made but he took one bite and suggested we throw it out. One bite each and it went in the trash 🙁
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Oh no!! I’m so sorry to hear that. Did you change anything about the recipe? Did it seem dry or too wet to you?
Ahh yay, that makes me so happy to hear!! So glad you’re loving this recipe, Wendy. Thanks for the review. I so appreciate it!
This is the exciting new weekend brunch item my family has been craving! Definitely adding this to the rotation.
★★★★★
Woo!! So glad it was a hit with your family. Thanks for coming back to leave a review. I so appreciate it!
This has become my go to favorite! So easy and delicious!! ❤️❤️
★★★★★
Woo!! So glad you’re loving this recipe, Barb. Thanks for coming back to leave a review. I appreciate it. 🙂
I made this for a friend’s birthday because we’re both mindful of sweets/good ingredients and this was perfect. Heated up with a little almond milk and it made a perfect breakfast for my week!
★★★★★
So glad this recipe was a hit! Thanks for the review, Courtney. I so appreciate it!
This is the BEST baked oatmeal!!!! It is so filling and delicious. I love this for breakfast!
★★★★★
Yay!! So glad you love this recipe, Olivia. Thanks for the review. I so appreciate it!
Sooooo delicious!! I had this week for work and will be making again next week. So easy, fast, and keeps for a surprisingly long time in fridge. Co-workers complimented on how yummy it smelt and looked. The recipe/link may have been given out to multiple people 😉 I’m a big oatmeal fan and this recipe was the absolute perfect twist!
★★★★★
Ahh yay!! I’m so glad this recipe was a hit and thanks for sharing the recipe. 🙂 I so appreciate you coming back to leave a review. It means the world to me!
We enjoyed this recipe. The choc chips I used were sweetened so that made everything too sweet (not the fault of the recipe!) so next time I would omit or find unsweetened chocolate chips. The strawberries also went a bit mushy and didn’t have much flavour once baked.
★★★★
This recipe is like eating dessert for breakfast! The strawberry makes it oh so delish. I added some ground flaxseed and chia. Devine!
★★★★★
So glad you loved it, Amanda!! Thanks for coming back to leave a review. I so appreciate it!
Absolutely love this recipe. New family favorite. I love the strawberry tart flavor paired with the sweet of the bananas and chocolate!
I just did it this morning and posted it on my Instagram : lesepicesdecamille. The recip is just fabulous and so yummy ! I love it for breakfast
★★★★★
Yay!! So glad you loved this recipe, Camille. Thanks so much for the review. I so appreciate it!
This was absolutely delicious! You have turned us into baked oatmeal fans 🙂 We are making the blueberry one next this weekend and on to the chocolate one later in the week. Thank YOU for these amazing recipes!
★★★★★
Ahh yay, that makes me SO happy to hear!! So pumped you’re loving the baked oatmeal recipes. 🙂 Thanks for coming back to leave a review, Stacy. I so appreciate it!
This Strawberry Banana baked oatmeal was stellar! So easy to whip up (literally 1 bowl) and really filling. Will definitely be making again!
★★★★★
Woo!! So glad you loved it, Christie. Thanks for coming back to leave a review. I so appreciate it!
My go-to baked oatmeal recipe! It’s so delicious and great to have on hand for easy weekday breakfasts. Have also swapped the chocolate chips for blueberries and just as tasty!
★★★★★
Woo!! So glad you love this recipe, Heather. Thanks for the review. I so appreciate it!
This is the best baked oatmeal I’ve ever made!!
★★★★★
Woo!! That makes me so happy to hear. Thanks for the review, Amy. I so appreciate it!
I don’t normally write comments on recipes but I had to for this one. I followed this recipe exactly and it turned out amazing. A winner with everyone in the family. I will be making this recipe at least once a month! I can’t wait to try all the other combinations.
★★★★★
Woo! So glad this recipe was a hit with your fam. Thanks for making it and for coming back to leave a review. I so appreciate it!
Made this tonight for the first time. It was DEELICIOUS!! Made it without the chocolate chips and it plenty sweet. Thank you for sharing your recipes.
★★★★★
Woo! So glad you loved this recipe. Thanks for the review. I so appreciate it!
Yum! This was delicious!! Will definitely be making it again. I ended up mashing both bananas since I don’t prefer it sliced and it was perfect!
★★★★★
Woo!! So glad you loved it, Jill. Thanks for making it and for coming back to leave a review. I so appreciate it. 🙂
I made the strawberry banana oatmeal yesterday. WOW so amazing! I am obsessed with all things EBF! Your recipes are easy and incorporate all of the good things that help with better eating habits! Thank you!
★★★★★
Ahh that makes me so happy to hear!! So glad you loved this baked oatmeal. Thanks for the review. I really appreciate it, Tanya.