Summer Berries Baked Oatmeal

Baked oatmeal, loaded with summer berries and lightly sweetened with brown sugar is a great way to start the day.

Baked Berries with Oatmeal

A few days ago, I was having a conversation recently with our followers on our Facebook page about fall flavors and it turned into a discussion about why we associate certain seasons with certain flavors and foods.

It has only been in recent years that things like fresh strawberries and blueberries are in grocery stores year around. While I do love making and enjoying things in season when I get a craving for dishes with fresh berries it is so nice to be able to find them regardless of time and year and location.

That being said berries are a mainstay in my refrigerator. The other day I had a few things that needed to be used up and baked oatmeal is the perfect way to make sure those berries didn’t go to waste.

This oatmeal recipe isn’t overly sweet and it allows the bright flavors of the berries to shine through.

Baked oatmeal is one of those breakfast dishes I don’t like to oversweeten before making. It is easy to take the sweetness up a notch by topping it with honey or maple syrup when you serve it – if the finished oatmeal needs to be sweetened at all.

Oatmeal is one of my children’s favorite breakfasts and we’ve gathered a huge collection of great oatmeal recipes over the past few years.

My youngest son loves oatmeal so much, there was a phase where he attempted to order it at almost every restaurant we visited.

There was nothing quite like watching the waiter’s face when he requested, “A big bowl of oatmeal, please,” while we are dining at a Mexican restaurant. Luckily, he loves chips and salsa almost as much, so it was easy to distract him.

baked oatmeal with berries and whipped cream

Berry Baked Oatmeal

old fashioned oats
brown sugar
baking powder
kosher salt
ground cinnamon
ground ginger
butter
eggs
milk
chopped strawberries
raspberries
blueberries
sliced almonds optional

baked oatmeal ingredients in bowls with floral napkin

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13 pan with butter. Stir together the oats, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and ginger in a large mixing bowl.
Add the melted butter, eggs, and milk. Stir to coat. Gently fold in the berries and the almonds, if desired.
Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 26-30 minutes, until a knife inserted comes out clean. Let cool about 10 minutes before serving.

oatmeal ingredients combined in large white bowl

Oatmeal Recipes

Oatmeal is one of our go-to meals that we enjoy weekly. It is so easy to make whether it is crock-pot, oven, and stovetop oatmeal is the perfect breakfast.

Holiday Stovetop Oatmeal with fresh apples, dried fruits, nuts, creamy oats, and brown sugar to create a deliciously filling hot breakfast. Blueberry oatmeal is loaded with blueberries that plump up when cooked and burst with flavor in each bite.

This CrockPot Oatmeal Recipe is filled with warm soft raisins and almonds, brown sugar, and soft oats. It creates a warm muesli-like breakfast cereal as it cooks.

oatmeal baked with berries in white baking pan

Baked Oatmeal is definitely a go-to for us though as it can be popped in the oven while the family gets ready for the day. Peanut Butter Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal is lightly sweetened with bananas and honey. Your morning oatmeal meets up with banana bread in this fun twist on a classic breakfast.

Check out all of our Oatmeal Recipes!

Summer Berries Baked Oatmeal

Baked oatmeal, loaded with summer berries and lightly sweetened with brown sugar is a great way to start the day.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Servings servings

Calories 321kcal

Ingredients

3½ cups old fashioned oats
⅓ cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground ginger optional
¼ cup melted butter
3 eggs
1¼ cup milk
¾ cup chopped strawberries about ½" pieces
½ cup raspberries
½ cup blueberries
½ cup sliced almonds optional

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13 pan with butter. Stir together the oats, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and ginger in a large mixing bowl.
Add the melted butter, eggs, and milk. Stir to coat. Gently fold in the berries and the almonds, if desired.
Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 26-30 minutes, until a knife inserted comes out clean. Let cool about 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

The brown sugar can be increased to ⅔ cup for additional sweetness. I like the recipe as it is written, as it isn’t very sweet at all. If you prefer your oatmeal a bit sweeter, go ahead and double the listed amount.

Honey may also be substituted for the brown sugar in this recipe.

FREEZER MEAL: Let the oatmeal cool completely and then cut or scoop into portions. Store the oatmeal in airtight freezer safe bags or containers. Reheat in the microwave with a tablespoon of water.