Blackberry Oatmeal Bake

If you’re into breakfast meal prep, this recipe is for you. Baked oatmeal is the best way to meal prep many healthy breakfasts.

The reason is simple. It takes under 10 minutes to whip it up on the weekend, and it meal preps a week of breakfast.

Plus, my kids love all the flavors we can explore with this simple breakfast recipe.

Today, we share a new breakfast favorite, a blackberry oatmeal bake. It’s perfect to use all the blackberries I froze at the end of the season, and it’s not too sweet, either.

Making The Oatmeal

First, place all the dry ingredients into a large mixing bowl:  oat, baking powder, cinnamon, sea salt, chia seeds. and coconut.

Whisk to combine evenly.

Next, stir in the wet ingredients and whisk again to stir the egg and other ingredients together.

Pour the oat mixture into an 8-inch x 8-inch square baking dish. You can use a ceramic or baking pan, but for a baking pan, cover the bottom with parchment paper.

It prevents scratching the pan when serving from the pan to the bowl the next day.

Bake the blackberry baked oatmeal in the center rack of the oven for 35 to 45 minutes. The baking time depends on how you like your oatmeal. The longer you bake it, the drier it gets.

For a creamy, soft texture, bake the oatmeal for about 35 minutes or until the top is just set but still soft in the middle and not jiggly.

For a firm texture, bake it until harder on top.

Let the oatmeal cool down in the pan at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.

Storage Instructions

When the blackberry baked oats have fully cooled down, cover the top of the dish with foil.

Store the dish in the fridge for 4 to 5 days. You can also freeze portions of this baked oatmeal in individual airtight containers.

Place them in the freezer and thaw them in the fridge the day before serving. It lasts up to one month in the freezer.

In the morning, serve cold or lukewarm. To rewarm baked oatmeal, place the portion in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for one minute or more until warm in the center.

Serving

This blackberry baked oatmeal is not too sweet, as blackberries are very low-sugar and slightly acidic.

To add a sweet flavor that counters the acidity of the berries, you can serve the portions of baked oatmeal with:

• A drizzle of maple syrup or any syrup you like agave syrup, coconut nectar, or monk fruit syrup.
• A dollop of Greek yogurt.
• A teaspoon of nut butter like almond butter or peanut butter.
• A splash of milk

Frequently Asked questions

Below are my answers to your most frequent questions about this baked oatmeal recipe.

Can I Use Other Kinds Of Berries?

Yes, you can swap blackberries for the same amount of raspberries, blueberries, strawberries (sliced), or mixed berries.

How Can I Increase The Protein Content Of The Recipe?

You can use high-protein milk, like soy milk or regular milk, instead of nut milk.

You can also stir in 2 or 3 tablespoons of protein powder into the dish.

This dries out the texture slightly, so bake the recipe less or stir an extra three tablespoons of milk to keep the oatmeal creamy.

Can I Bake This Recipe In The Air Fryer?

You can air fry the baked oatmeal in a preheated air fryer at 350°F (180°C). It bakes a bit faster than with the oven-baked method, in around 30 minutes.