Chia Berry Baked Oatmeal
If you haven’t jumped on the baked oatmeal train yet, this is the recipe to try! It’s so easy, and a one-bowl, deliciously satisfying way to start your family’s day. So far it has been a hit with the little, and that says a lot! Leave this recipe out as a hint for the kids for Mother’s Day! You’ll thank me!
Ingredients
- 3 cups old fashioned rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 ripe banana, mashed (or can sub in ½ cup applesauce if you don’t have a ripe banana)
- 2 eggs
- 1 ½ cups milk (I use 2% because that is what we have at home, but any % will do)
- ¼ cup melted unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- ¼ cup almonds, sliced or chopped + more for topping
- 1 ½ cups frozen berries (any kind – fresh works too!)
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375℉. Spray a 9×9 or 8×8-inch baking dish with cooking oil spray or grease with butter or oil.
- Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and mix.
- Transfer to the baking dish and sprinkle with extra frozen berries and sliced almonds, if desired.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until center is set.
- Let it sit for about 10 minutes before serving.
Special Tip for Mama’s Day – top with a bit of whipped cream, some more fresh berries and a drizzle of maple syrup. Bring baked oatmeal delight to her in bed and tell her that she can go back to sleep after enjoying her scrumptious breakfast in peace. Ha!
Jenn Giurgevich is the founder of Spark Nutrition & Health, a virtual nutrition consulting business.
Visit www.sparknutritionandhealth.ca for more information.
