Baked oatmeal with berry topping is a quick and easy breakfast.
Ingredients
2cups(198g)old-fashioned rolled oats
1teaspoon(3g)baking powder
1teaspoon(2g)ground cinnamon
⅛teaspoonground nutmeg
½teaspoon(3g)kosher salt
⅓cup(30g)sliced almonds, divided
1 ¾cups(420ml)unsweetened almond milk
¼cup(60ml)creamer, cream, or half-and-half
1largeegg
3tablespoons(45ml)honey, or maple syrup
1tablespoon(15ml)lemon juice
1teaspoonlemon zest, divided
2cups(227g)strawberries, ¼" thick slices
¼cup(42g)blueberries
Instructions
Heat the Oven - Heat the oven to 350°F (177ºC). Lightly spray an 8 or 9-inch square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Mix the Dry Ingredients - In a medium bowl, combine oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and ¼ cup almonds.
Mix the Wet Ingredients - In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond milk, creamer, egg, honey, lemon juice, and ½ teaspoon lemon zest.
Make the Oatmeal Mixture - Add the oat mixture to the greased baking dish. Pour the liquid mixture on top of the oats, stir to combine.
Add the Fruit Topping - Add strawberries in a single layer on top of oats, then top with blueberries. Drizzle a small amount of honey on top of the fruit. Sprinkle ½ teaspoon of lemon zest on top.
Bake - Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Cool slightly before serving, about 10 minutes.
To Serve - Slice the warm baked oatmeal. Top with remaining almonds before serving.
Notes
Serving Size: 6 large or 9 small pieces.
Egg Replacer: To make a flax egg, combine 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed meal with 3 tablespoons of water, then let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes before mixing it with the liquid ingredients.
Storing: Cover and refrigerate for up to 5 days. Individually wrap the slices and freeze for up to 3 months.
Reheating: Reheat slices in the microwave in 15- to 30-second increments until hot.