Description
Baked oats with berries and chia seeds—healthy, high-fiber breakfast recipe that’s easy, delicious, and perfect for meal prep. Soft, naturally sweet, and nutritious.
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2–3 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1–1 1/2 cups mixed berries
- 1 banana (mashed)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp almond butter
- 1 tbsp flaxseeds
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease or line a baking dish.
2. Mash banana in a bowl, then add eggs, milk, yogurt, vanilla, honey, and almond butter. Mix well.
3. In another bowl, combine oats, chia seeds, flaxseeds, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
4. Add dry ingredients to wet mixture and stir until combined.
5. Fold in most of the berries, reserving some for topping.
6. Pour mixture into baking dish and spread evenly.
7. Top with remaining berries, nuts, or chocolate chips.
8. Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden and set in the center.
9. Let rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use ripe banana for natural sweetness.
- Do not overbake to keep oats moist.
- Store in fridge for up to 4–5 days.
- Freeze individual slices for up to 2 months.
- Add milk when reheating to restore moisture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 55mg