Strawberry Banana Blended Baked Oats You’ll Love
Enjoy adelicious, healthy start to your day with these Strawberry Banana Blended BakedOats – a quick, nutritious breakfast you’ll love!
Ingredients
1 ½ cups rolled oats – This is the base of the recipe. Rolled oats work best here, as they blend smoothly and bake perfectly, creating a soft, hearty texture.
2 ripe bananas – The bananas provide natural sweetness and help create that perfect creamy texture. The riper, the better—overripe bananas are ideal for blending!
1 cup fresh strawberries – Sweet, juicy strawberries are packed with antioxidants and vitamin C. You can also use frozen strawberries if that’s what you have on hand.
1 ¼ cups almond milk (or your preferred plant-based milk) – This will help blend the oats to a smooth consistency. Feel free to swap with coconut milk, oat milk, or even regular dairy milk.
1 teaspoon baking powder – This is key for giving the oats a little rise, making them light and fluffy once baked.
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon – For a warm, comforting flavor that pairs perfectly with the fruit.
½ teaspoon vanilla extract – Adds a lovely, subtle sweetness to enhance the flavor of the oats.
1-2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey (optional) – If you like your oats a bit sweeter, feel free to add a touch of natural sweetness with maple syrup or honey. It’s completely optional, especially if your bananas are already very ripe.
- Pinch of salt – Just a small pinch to balance the flavors and bring out the natural sweetness of the fruit.
Optional Add-ins:
- Chia seeds or flaxseeds for extra fiber and omega-3s.
- Nuts like walnuts or almonds for added crunch and protein.
- Dried coconut flakes or dark chocolate chips for a fun twist.
Instructions
- Strawberry Banana Blended Baked Oats:
Preheat your oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures your oats bake evenly and come out perfectly golden.
Blend the oats and fruit: In a blender or food processor, add the rolled oats, bananas, strawberries, almond milk, baking powder, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Blend everything until smooth and well combined. If you prefer a little more texture, pulse it a few times to leave some small oat bits intact. The consistency should be thick but pourable—think pancake batter!
Sweeten to taste: If you like your oats a little sweeter, add maple syrup or honey to the blend. This step is totally optional, as the natural sweetness of the fruit might be enough for your taste.
Prepare your baking dish: Lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking dish with a little oil or butter, or use a non-stick spray for easy cleanup.
Pour and smooth: Pour the blended oat mixture into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the top with a spatula to ensure even baking.
Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes. You’ll know it’s ready when the top is golden and slightly firm to the touch. If you want a firmer texture, you can bake it for an additional 5-10 minutes.
Cool and serve: Once baked, remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before cutting it into squares. This will give it time to set and firm up slightly.
Pro Tip: For a fun twist, top the baked oats with a dollop of Greek yogurt, a sprinkle of granola, or a drizzle of almond butter for extra creaminess and crunch. The added texture makes every bite even more enjoyable!
Notes
Nutrition Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 280
- Total Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 100mg
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Sugars: 14g
- Protein: 7g
- Calcium: 120mg
- Iron: 2mg
- Potassium: 450mg