Berry Baked Oatmeal is a nutritious and delicious baked oatmeal recipe chock full of irresistible juicy berries and toasted nuts. Make it ahead and reheat portions as needed!
An Easy Baked Oatmeal Recipe
Quick and flavorful Berry Baked Oatmeal transforms ordinary oatmeal into something extraordinary! Prepared with berries and nuts, I often make this easy oatmeal recipe ahead of time for a delicious and ready-to-go breakfast.
This baked oatmeal is heart-healthy and packed with fresh, juicy berries. Topped with crisp toasted almonds for a bit of added crunch. Naturally sweetened with honey, it’s a quick, light and easy breakfast that’s super satisfying!
Another point worth mentioning is that this delicious baked breakfast will keep in the fridge the whole week when stored properly. You can also make this the night before and bake it the following day, making a perfect quick and easy breakfast all week long.
What You’ll Need
I’ve kept this recipe light and healthy, without cutting corners on flavor. Here’s what you’ll need:
- Berries: Mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, etc.) or any berries of your choice! Half of the berries will be baked inside the oatmeal, the other half will be sprinkled on top. If you’re using strawberries, I’d recommend cutting them into smaller pieces.
- Rolled Oats: Rolled oats are really the best oats for baking. Instant oats are the next best alternative, though the oatmeal texture will be slightly less firm.
- Spices: Ground cinnamon and nutmeg for some warm flavors.
- Light Brown Sugar: Gives a hint of caramelized flavor without being overbearing.
- Skim Milk: I use skim milk, but go ahead and opt for any milk you prefer. Whole milk and dairy alternatives all work well.
- Coconut Oil: Melted.
- Vanilla: For a hint of extra flavor. Pure vanilla extract is always best!
- Honey: To sweeten things up a bit. You can also use maple syrup as an alternative natural sweetener.
- Almonds: Slivered, to be used as a topping.
- Eggs
- Baking Powder
- Salt
What Kind of Oats Should I Use?
You’ll need to get your hands on rolled oats or quick oats for baked oatmeal. Steel-cut oats are not suitable for this recipe!
How to Make Berry Baked Oatmeal
You can finish prepping this baked oatmeal in under 15 minutes and then leave the rest to the oven. Here’s the short and sweet directions:
Prepare the Dry Oatmeal Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and light brown sugar. Arrange the first half of your berries evenly in a lightly greased baking dish, and add the oat mixture over top.
Whisk the Eggs and Milk: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, melted coconut oil, vanilla and honey. Pour this milk mixture over the oats to thoroughly coat them.
Add the Toppings: Scatter the remaining berries on top, along with the almonds.
Bake: Bake the oatmeal in a preheated oven until the oats have absorbed the milk mixture, and the almonds are lightly toasted.
For best results, give this berry baked oatmeal a chance to stand for a bit after removing the baking dish from the oven. This lets it set up nicely before you either serve it or store it!
Tips for Success
- If You’re Using Frozen Berries: Frozen berries will also work for this recipe. You don’t need to thaw them first; simply add them in and bake from frozen. Note that you may just need to add on a couple extra minutes of baking time!
- Make Dairy Free Baked Oatmeal: You can use non-dairy alternatives such as almond or oat milk, or coconut milk in place of skim milk for this recipe.
- Enjoy Baked Oatmeal Warm: This baked oatmeal recipe is best served warm from the oven, otherwise it’s a good idea to reheat future servings in the microwave. It’s just not the same when served cold!
Topping Ideas
You can mix it up with the following topping ideas:
- Other kinds of nuts (pecans, walnuts, macadamia nuts)
- More varieties of fresh fruit like bananas and apples
- Chocolate chips
- Dried cranberries or raisins
- Shredded or shaved coconut
- A scoop of whipped cream, or vanilla ice cream for berry baked oatmeal a la mode!
How to Store and Reheat Baked Oatmeal
Allow the oatmeal to cool completely before storing. Transfer it to an airtight, foil or plastic-wrapped container, and keep it chilled for up to 4 to 5 days in the fridge. Reheat baked oatmeal in a 350-degree oven for about 20 minutes, or warm individual servings in the microwave for a minute or two.
You can also prep the unbaked oatmeal the night before and pop it in the oven the next day. Make a note to add approximately 15-20 minutes to the baking time if you’re baking overnight oatmeal fresh from the fridge!
Can I Freeze This?
I’ve found the best way to freeze baked oatmeal is in individual portions. Allow the oatmeal to cool and then separate the servings into airtight, freezer-safe sealable bags or containers. Reheat the portions in the microwave with a spoonful of water to prevent the oatmeal from drying, and enjoy!
More Easy Make-Ahead Breakfast Ideas
- Make Ahead Breakfast Casserole
- Breakfast Egg Muffins
- Baked French Toast
- Easy Acai Bowl Recipe
- Freezer Egg Breakfast Sandwiches
- Strawberry Crumble
Very Berry Baked Oatmeal
Ingredients
- 2 cups skim milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil , melted
- 1/2 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4- cup honey
- 4 to 6 cups mixed berries , divided (if using strawberries, cut them in half)
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- pinch of ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3- cup light brown sugar
- 1/4- cup slivered almonds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, melted coconut oil, vanilla and honey; set aside.
- Arrange half of the berries on the bottom of the prepared dish and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and light brown sugar; mix until thoroughly incorporated.
- Top berries with the prepared oat mixture.
- Pour the milk-mixture over the oats.
- Arrange remaining berries on top.
- Add slivered almonds over the entire mixture.
- Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the oats have absorbed all the liquid.
- Remove from oven and let stand several minutes.
- Serve immediately OR cool it completely, transfer to a plastic covered container and keep in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days.
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Nutrition
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Very Delicious! Take note: if you plan to bake it after refrigerating overnight it will take at least another 20 minutes of baking! I found this out the hard way after my whole family was seated around the table, coffee’s pouedr and everyone starving…only to find out that after 50 minutes of baking it was watery and barely warm in the middle. You should have seen the looks on my kids faces when I told them they had to wait at least another 20 minutes. Lol. Otherwise this is really yummy and I’ll be making it again!
Thank you so much! I am very glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
I left out the coconut/vegetable oil and it was still yummy. I used homemade full fat cashew milk.
I found this recipe because it was on the sidebar of the e-mails I get from you. I was lucky enough to have everything needed (even using my very last two cups of milk, haha) and made it this morning. It’s actually in the oven right now, and it smells so good! I can’t wait to try it.
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So, I just tried it (after letting it sit for about ten minutes), and it turned out great! I was so worried about the honey making too sweet, especially in addition to the brown sugar, but the tartness of the berries makes it so that it is not overly sweet! Now I have a delicious breakfast for the next 8 days!
Delicious! So yummy and healthy for breakfast!
This looks delicious. Would like to bring it to my ladies bible study. Do you know how to adjust the recipe to serve 12?
Hi!
Inside the recipe box where it says “Servings: 8” – click on that and a slider should appear. If you adjust that slider left or right, it will show you how much you will need for more or less servings. Let me know if this helps. Thank you!
Why does it say to transfer to a plastic container for storage? I have a lid for the baking pan I use, and would prefer to just cover it & refrigerate it right in the same glass pan.
Any suggestions for making this egg-free?
I haven’t tried using any substitutes with this recipe, but what about chia eggs? 1 tablespoon chia seeds + 2.5 tablespoons water is one chia egg. Stir it together and let rest for 5 minutes to thicken. I hope this helps. Please let me know if you try it.
Thank you!! I will definitely let you know!!
Happy New Year!!
Can you freeze this, would you bake ahead of time of freeze uncooked then thaw and bake??
Hi! You can freeze it after it is baked and completely cooled off. The other way might work as well, but I’ve never tried it so I am not sure how it will turn out. Hope this helps! 🙂
Can I use steel cut oats instead of rolled oats?
I’d happily eat this breakfast or dessert! What a great way to start the day.
Can I substitute the skim milk for almond or cashew milk?
Hi Nichole! Yep, you absolutely can.
Super yummy except mine was still a bit watery after 50 minutes. Just keep cooking until it’s solid? I’m a texture person and I don’t know if it was the honey or the milk or the combo of the two, but there was a layer of gelatin-like at the bottom of my dish. Any suggestions? As I said, this was DELICIOUS- I just need some help perfecting it
Hi Taylor! I’m so glad you like it! Sorry about the texture thing. :-/ All ovens are a bit different, so I would suggest baking it a bit longer, but don’t burn it. 😀 The extra liquid could just be from the fruits, too. You might want to add less next time, or add more of the dry ingredients, and see if that helps, as well. 🙂
Just wondering if the fruit can be frozen…….
Hi!
Is there a good substitute for the coconut oil? I ran out but I really want to make this this morning!
Thanks!
Hi Elizabeth! Sure! You can go ahead and use 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, instead. Though the coconut oil does add a bit to the taste. 🙂
Thank you so much for a quick response!
Hi there!
Do you know if this would be good leftover? I’d love to make this on Monday morning and use it as breakfasts for the week if you think it would stay good!
Hi Valerie! Yep! You can definitely do that. That’s what I do. 🙂 Just refrigerate the leftovers and then reheat as much as you want before serving it.
How many servings does this make? The recipe says 1 but I am assuming that is incorrect!
Hi Leann!! It should say 8, but this new recipe card I am using is glitchy – some people are seeing how many servings all together, and others are only seeing the individual. Ugh. 🙁 Sorry!!
#technologyproblems 🙂 Thanks so much for your quick reply!
#yougetme haha 😀 No problem!!
Is this ok for diabetics
So pretty, I need this for breakfast tomorrow!
Always on the lookout for new baked oatmeal recipes and so thrilled to find this one! I will be making this for sure!
That is one gorgeous baked oatmeal, with all of those berries on top. I could happily eat this any day of the week.
What a wonderful irresistible breakfast!
This is a perfect breakfast dish! My husband would love this!
What a pretty way to start the day!
Baked oatmeal is a beautiful thing! This looks healthy and delicious!
I LOVE prep-ahead breakfasts like this. And all the colors — gorgeous!
I’ve never had baked oatmeal before, but I really want to now. This breakfast looks like dessert!!!
Happy Easter to you and your sweet family, my dear. This baked oatmeal is just the bomb! I seriously will show my daughter and expect them to make this for me this weekend!!