Healthy Morning Baked Oatmeal with Berries and Coconut

Healthy Morning Baked Oatmeal with Berries and Coconut

from fearlessfresh.com
45 min
4 servings

This baked oatmeal recipe is full of goodness: fresh berries, thick coconut, toasty pecans, and maple syrup. You can make ahead and reheat throughout the week, or prepare the night before and slide into the oven first thing in the morning.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup coarsely chopped pecans
  • 1/3 cup thick-shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cups mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups milk (soy milk, almond milk, or whatever you prefer)
  • Plain yogurt or crème fraîche ((optional))

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the oven rack in the top third of the oven. Set butter in a deep casserole dish or 8-inch square baking dish and set the dish in the oven. Allow to heat for about 5 minutes, or until the butter is melted. Remove the dish from the oven.

  2. 2

    While the butter is melting, mix together the oats, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, and salt. Pour into the baking dish with the melted butter, and toss the oats until they are coated with butter. Stir in pecans and coconut, mixing well, then toss in berries. Make sure blueberries are evenly scattered around the dish.

  3. 3

    In the same bowl (yay fewer dishes!) whisk together the egg, maple syrup, and vanilla. Mix until well combined, then mix in the milk. Slowly and evenly pour over the oats. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the top turns gently golden and the edges are bubbling merrily away. Allow to cool a few minutes before serving. Top with fresh yogurt or crème fraîche, if you like.