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Easy Strawberry Banana Baked Oatmeal

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Servings: 6

1 hr 10 mins

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This strawberry banana baked oatmeal recipe is the perfect make ahead breakfast. Strawberry, banana and chocolate… what could be better?

Close up photo of baked oatmeal with fresh strawberries, banana and chocolate chips in a square baking dish.

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.

Strawberries, banana, chocolate chips, oats and other ingredients measured out to make strawberry banana baked oatmeal.

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! 
  • non-dairy milk – I like using unsweetened oat milk for extra creaminess, 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.
Baked oatmeal with fresh strawberries, banana and chocolate chips in a square baking dish.

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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

  1. Mix together your dry ingredients in a bowl, cover and let sit out on the counter until morning.
  2. Mix together all the wet ingredients in another bowl, cover and store in the fridge until morning.
  3. In the morning, simply mix the wet and dry ingredients together, pour oatmeal mixture into your prepared baking dish and bake as recipe suggests.
Baked oatmeal portion in a bowl with fresh strawberries, banana, chocolate chips and almond milk.

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!

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4.38 from 282 votes

Strawberry Banana Baked Oatmeal

This strawberry banana baked oatmeal recipe is the perfect make ahead breakfast. Strawberry, banana and chocolate… what could be better? 
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6
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Ingredients  

  • 2 cups rolled old-fashioned oats
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 cups non-dairy milk of choice
  • 1 large egg, or 1 Tablespoon ground flaxseed
  • 2 Tablespoons coconut oil, melted
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 2 ripe bananas, 1 mashed and 1 sliced
  • 1 ½ cups fresh quartered strawberries, divided
  • ¼ 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 milk, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/6th of recipe (2/3 cup – 1 cup) | Calories: 308kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 12g | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 23g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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345 Comments

    1. Ahh yay!! So glad this baked oatmeal recipe was a hit. 🙂 Thanks for trying it and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating, Alyssa. I so appreciate it.

  1. 5 stars
    I am 4 months post partum and went back to work a month ago. These oatmeal bakes have been a life saver. We started with this one and it’s delicious, guilt free, can be made on the weekend and eaten throughout the week. I turned my sister in law onto them and she recently suggested the zuchinni one, that’s on the menu for next week now, she said it’s so tasty and you get veggies in.

    1. Ahh yay! That makes me so happy to hear, Joy. I’m so glad you’re loving the baked oatmeal recipes. 🙂 Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment + star rating. It means the world to me!

  2. 5 stars
    I made this last week and my entire family loved it! This is definitely going to be a staple once I go back to college 🙂 I do have one question; I’m doing weight watchers and the coconut oil is super high in points so could this be substituted with canola or just omitted entirely?

    1. Hey Yasmin, I’m so glad this baked oatmeal recipes was a hit with your family! Subbing the coconut oil for canola oil will be just fine. 🙂

    1. I haven’t tried it, but I don’t see why not. They might just need to bake for a shorter amount of time. Let me know if you try them!

  3. 5 stars
    I only put chocolate chips in 1/4 of it, but that was a mistake. The chocolate chips definitely help make the dish! The rest of the 3/4 of it was just missing that little bit of goodness.

  4. 5 stars
    I made this for breakfast this morning and it was so good! It made the house smell so good when it was in the oven. My boyfriend said he would eat this for breakfast every day. We omitted the chocolate chips and subbed butter for the coconut oil and it was perfect. Will definitely make again.

    1. Ahh yay!! I’m so glad this baked oatmeal recipe was a hit, Lauren. Thanks for making it and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it. <3

  5. 5 stars
    I LOVE this! I made this to prep for breakfast through out the week and it was delicious. Thinking about this oatmeal had me looking forward to each and every morning of the week !

  6. 5 stars
    This is so good. This was our first recipe from you and it has kept us coming back and trying more.
    Thank you 😊