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This Strawberry Baked Oatmeal is the perfect no fuss make ahead breakfast. Quick, easy, healthy & full of sweet strawberry & vanilla flavour!



I'm sure I've mentioned many times how much I love oatmeal and I am always looking for new ways to change it up. It's amazing how many people I speak to though who say they don't eat oatmeal because it is boring. Sure yeah, a bowl of plain oats cooked in water is pretty boring but like anything, oatmeal is what you make it, and it doesn't take much effort at all to make it pretty damn tasty!

GREAT FOR CRAZY MORNINGS

Baked oatmeal is a fantastic option for those of you who are a little rushed in the mornings. Don't we all have those days? I'm sure we have all skipped breakfast completely on occasion or just made do with a piece of fruit on the run, I know I have, but as breakfast is the most important meal of the day and is easy to organize with a little forward planning, there is absolutely no need to be going without.

QUICK & EASY

This Strawberry Baked Oatmeal literally takes five minutes to throw together and then only needs about thirty minutes in the oven. Make it in the evening or on your Sunday prep day, store in the fridge and you are set up with four large or six slightly smaller, no fuss breakfasts. If your family is extra large (or you just eat a lot!) then it is easy to double or triple the recipe.

HOW TO SERVE MY STRAWBERRY BAKED OATMEAL

You can eat this baked Oatmeal cold or warm. It is also great served in a bowl with some non-dairy milk poured over the top. It is even better served warm with a drizzle of maple syrup and if you are feeling really decadent a big glob of coconut cream! That technically changes it from no fuss to a bit of fuss but hey, I've got to put these ideas out there and that's what leisurely weekend breakfasts are for!

Does that look boring to you?

.......I don't think so!

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Strawberry Baked Oatmeal Melanie McDonald This strawberry baked oatmeal is the perfect no fuss make ahead breakfast. Quick, easy, healthy & full of sweet strawberry & vanilla flavour! 5 from 3 votes Print Recipe Pin Recipe Prep Time 5 mins Cook Time 30 mins Total Time 35 mins Course Breakfast, Snack Cuisine vegan Servings 6 slices Calories 231 kcal Ingredients 1x 2x 3x 2 cups / 180g rolled oats Use certified gluten-free if necessary 2 cups / 180g rolled oats Use certified gluten-free if necessary

2 tablespoons ground flax seeds 2 tablespoons ground flax seeds

1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup / 4 tablespoons coconut sugar any granulated sugar will be fine as a sub 1/4 cup / 4 tablespoons coconut sugar any granulated sugar will be fine as a sub

1 cup / 240mls non-dairy milk 1 cup / 240mls non-dairy milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract ir 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean powder or paste 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ir 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean powder or paste

1/4 cup / 4 tablespoons cashew or almond butter - If you prefer a nut free option use SunButter 1/4 cup / 4 tablespoons cashew or almond butter - If you prefer a nut free option use SunButter

1 very heaping cup / 180g chopped strawberries 1 very heaping cup / 180g chopped strawberries INSTRUCTIONS Pre-heat your oven to 375°F Pre-heat your oven to 375°F

Prepare a tin (see recipe note) Prepare a tin (see recipe note)

Put the oats, salt, sugar and flax in a bowl and stir well Put the oats, salt, sugar and flax in a bowl and stir well

In a small bowl or jug mix the milk, vanilla and cashew butter really well. You will probably need to start off by mashing the cashew butter with a fork. If you have a blender the easy option is to just throw it in there to combine. In a small bowl or jug mix the milk, vanilla and cashew butter really well. You will probably need to start off by mashing the cashew butter with a fork. If you have a blender the easy option is to just throw it in there to combine.

Mix the wet with the dry ingredients the add the strawberries and stir to combine. Mix the wet with the dry ingredients the add the strawberries and stir to combine.

Spoon into your tin and bake in the pre-heated oven for around 30 - 40 minutes. Keep an eye on it for the last 10 minutes as cooking times always vary slightly. It should feel pretty firm to the touch and be starting to turn golden brown around the edges when it's done. Spoon into your tin and bake in the pre-heated oven for around 30 - 40 minutes. Keep an eye on it for the last 10 minutes as cooking times always vary slightly. It should feel pretty firm to the touch and be starting to turn golden brown around the edges when it's done. NOTES I use a 7or 8 inch loose bottom cake tin when I make this. I simply cut a circle of parchment paper and put it in the bottom before adding the mixture. A small parchment paper lined brownie pan would also work or a couple of loaf tins. If you want to be able to turn it out and slice it like I did then these are your best options. You can also make this baked oatmeal in muffin liners but you might need to reduce the cooking time a little. NUTRITION Serving: 1 serving Calories: 231 kcal Carbohydrates: 34.6 g Protein: 7.2 g Fat: 8.2 g Sodium: 225.9 mg Fiber: 4.5 g Sugar: 11 g Vitamin A: 100 IU Vitamin C: 23.9 mg Calcium: 90 mg Iron: 0.9 mg Tried this recipe? Rate it & leave your feedback in the comments section below, or tag @avirtualvegan on Instagram and hashtag it #avirtualvegan Get my Top 10 reader's favourite recipes e-Cookbook FREE!