Berry Oatmeal Bake Breakfast (Printable)

Warm, berry-packed oatmeal bake with a hint of cinnamon, perfect for breakfast or brunch gatherings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 2 cups milk, dairy or non-dairy alternative
07 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup or honey
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter or coconut oil
10 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

→ Fruit

11 - 2 cups mixed fresh or frozen berries (blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries), plus extra for topping

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking dish using butter or non-stick spray.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, chopped nuts if using, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
03 - In a separate bowl, thoroughly whisk together milk, maple syrup or honey, eggs, melted butter or coconut oil, and vanilla extract.
04 - Add wet ingredients to the dry mixture, stirring gently until evenly incorporated.
05 - Fold mixed berries into the batter, reserving a small portion for topping.
06 - Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, evenly scatter reserved berries on top, and bake for 35–40 minutes, until golden and set at the center.
07 - Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm, optionally topped with extra milk or yogurt.

# Tips from dashanddishes:

01 -
  • Uses simple pantry staples so no last-minute shopping required
  • Ready in under an hour you prep and bake while making coffee
  • Easily adaptable to all dietary needs including gluten and nut allergies
  • Hearty enough for breakfast yet pretty enough for brunch gatherings
02 -
  • Fiber rich breakfast keeps you fuller longer and benefits digestion
  • Freezes well for meal prep make extra and save portions for later
  • Great way to use up extra berries fresh or frozen
03 -
  • Do not overmix after adding the berries so you get nice pockets of jammy fruit in every slice
  • Keep a few extra berries for topping after baking to add fresh color before serving
  • Let cool five to ten minutes before slicing for perfect pieces that hold together but stay creamy in the center