Can I make the oatmeal vegan?

You can use vegan butter instead of regular butter and use dairy-free milk. I haven't tested the recipe using any vegan egg substitutes so I can't guarantee results but you can try flax egg.

Can I use frozen strawberries?

Yes, definitely! You don't have to defrost them; just make sure when you're buying them that you're getting frozen strawberries that are already chopped.

How do you prevent the oatmeal from sticking to the pan?

A grease my baking dish with a knob of butter which I find helps to prevent it from sticking really well. I never have issues with the batter sticking.

Strawberry Baked Oatmeal

Description

This Strawberry Baked Oatmeal is an easy, fuss-free summer breakfast or brunch for the whole family. It's caramelized and crispy on top but perfectly soft and chewy on the inside! You can make it ahead and it's freezer-friendly!

Ingredients

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A small knob of butter
2 cups rolled oats
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 large eggs
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup melted butter (make sure it’s not too hot to avoid it cooking your eggs)
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp fine sea salt
2 cups milk (I use almond or cashew milk)
2 cups chopped fresh strawberries
2-3 tbsp turbinado sugar (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375F (190C). Prepare a 12x8-inch baking dish and grease it using a knob of butter. Set aside.
In a small bowl, mix together rolled oats, baking powder, and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, maple syrup, melted butter, vanilla extract, and sea salt until very well mixed.
Add milk and whisk again.
Add the dry ingredients and stir using a spoon to mix.
Lastly, stir in chopped fresh strawberries.
Pour the batter into your prepared baking dish and sprinkle with turbinado sugar if desired.
Bake in the oven for 45-50 minutes until golden.
Take the baked oatmeal out of the oven and allow it to rest for 5-10 minutes before cutting it into 6 squares and serving.
Enjoy it on its own or with your favorite toppings!

Notes

Optional toppings: You can serve this baked oatmeal with berries, nut butter, yogurt, caramelized peaches, caramelized apples, or any other toppings of choice!

Fridge: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days. Place parchment paper in between slices if you’re stacking them so they don’t stick together.

Freezer: Freeze the oatmeal in single-serving squares in a freezer-safe container or a freezer bag for 3-4 months.

Reheating: Reheat the refrigerated baked oatmeal in a preheated oven at 300F (150C) on a small baking sheet for 10-15 minutes. Defrost your frozen oatmeal in the fridge overnight or reheat from frozen for 20-30 minutes or until warmed through.

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