If you live in Germany like me, then you know that summer is once again being a diva over here. It’s been a typical northern European summer this year: lots of rain, wetness, cold and only occasional peaks of sunshine. I was lucky to be able to spend the last two weeks in Austria with the most beautiful weather, but coming home was such a disappointment weather-wise. I did not feel like cold smoothies at all these past mornings, and I even felt like making oatmeal for breakfast. Instead, I chose this summer baked berry oatmeal, which is a nice change from my usual healthy bircher muesli in the morning. It’s so nice to eat something warm for breakfast, without feeling like it’s already fall or winter.
Baked oatmeal is nothing less than, well, baked oatmeal. Instead of eating it straight from the saucepan, you add all ingredients to a baking dish, cover it with nuts and more berries and put it into the oven for a few minutes. So basically it’s like a hybrid between oatmeal and crumbles. There’s not much sugar in this baked berry oatmeal, as sweet, local berries are in season right now, so it’s a healthy and wholesome breakfast option that keeps you satisfied for many hours.
Berries are my favorite reminder that it’s actually summer, even though the weather here tells me otherwise. They are the best antioxidant boost, protecting your body from free radical damage and chronic diseases. If you pair this oatmeal with my current favorite turmeric latte, then your body is really in for a treat.
Have you ever tried baked oatmeal? What’s your favorite flavor combination?
- ½ cup (90g) of (certified gluten free) oats
- 1 cup (100g) of mixed berries (e.g. blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)
- ¼ cup (30g) of mixed nuts (I like walnuts and hazelnuts)
- ⅓ cup (80ml) of unsweetened almond milk
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
- ¼ tsp of ground vanilla
- 1 teaspoon of honey (use rice or maple syrup if vegan)
- a pinch of sea salt
- Pre-heat the oven to 180°C.
- Place the oats in a saucepan and cover them with 1 cup (250ml) of boiling water. Let them soak for about 10 minutes. While the oats soak, roughly chop the nuts.
- Once the oats have absorbed the water, add the mixed berries, almond milk, and honey (or syrup of choice), and give it a stir.
- Place all the ingredients into a baking dish that you greased with coconut oil (or aligned with baking paper). Sprinkle the nuts on top, gently pressing them into the oatmeal using a spoon.
- Bake for 20 - 25 minutes until the top has browned. Watch the oatmeal carefully while baking, you might need to cover it with aluminum foil after 15 minutes so the nuts on top do not burn.
- Enjoy with additional berries (I love it with fresh strawberries) or a big dollop of coconut yoghurt.
Enjoy!
DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE OR HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS, QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?
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This is just my sort of breakfast! It looks delicious 🙂
I’m so glad you like it, dear!
xx Lynn
Lynn, I think you’re a mind reader. I have been craving something hot in the morning these past days, but I did not feel like porridge as I’ve had it so many times last week. So thank you for this recipe! Lots of love from Australia.
xx
Claire
P.S. I love your Insta and Snapchat! Your’re hilarious!
Hi Claire,
so happy that I could read your mind. I have been working on my skills haha ;-).
Lots of love to Australia,
xx Lynn
Hey Lynn, thank you for the recipe. I am allergic to nuts, could I swap the almond milk for something else?
Hi Sandra,
thanks for stopping by. Yes, you could swap it for any other plant based milk such as brown rice, hemp, or oat milk.
xx
Lynn
What kind of oats do you use for the recipe?
Hi Sasha,
I use regular rolled old-fashioned oats.
xx
Lynn
It’s like a hundred degrees in NC right now so I think I’ll have to wait for fall to try this, but I secretly can’t wait! Thank you again for this lovely recipe, Lynn. 🙂
Adding all these ingredients to my shopping basket next week cause I absolutely cannot wait to try this! Looks so delicious! L x
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Hi Lynsey,
thank you for you comment. Hope you liked the recipe!
Take care,
xx
Lynn