Berry & Oats Bake presented on a counter surrounded by mixing bowls and ingredients.
Baking, Breakfast, Kid Friendly, Winter

Berry & Oats Breakfast Bake

March 21, 2025 Leave a comment

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When I get up early… anywhere from 4:30 – 6:30 am, I tend to think about food and what I can make for my son and husband for breakfast. Baked oatmeal, or as we like to call it the berry & oats breakfast bake is one of the simple winners – it’s yummy and includes berries, oats, protein/collagen powder, and almond butter. 

I have researched and tried a number of recipes, but they all contain quite a bit of sugar and don’t quite provide that sensation of satisfaction that lasts since they tends to be mostly carbs. Our version of the recipe combines almond butter and protein/collagen powder within the berry & oat bake to provide that extra umph and sensation of heartiness. It’s perfect for a cold fall or winter morning! 

 

Baking dish with baked berry and oatmeal.

 

Tips & Tricks:

  • Tips & Tricks:
    • Use a greased 8×8 glass baking pan.
    • Frozen berries are recommended to reduce the amount of extra liquid while baking.
    • Unflavored protein/collagen powder without extra sugar added is preferred.
      • We tend to use either Vital Proteins unflavored or Ascent 100% Whey (my husbands prefers this particular protein powder)
      • If you use a protein powder that has added sugar, either cut the brown sugar in half or don’t add it at all to the oat fulling.
    • Use a sheet pan under the baking dish.
    • Serve with maple yogurt or whatever yogurt you love!
    • Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
      • Cover with foil to reheat the berry & oat breakfast bake, I’ve found it tends to dry out without the covering when reheating.

Equipment:

  • Multiple mixing bowls
  • 8×8 baking dish
  • Large spoons
  • Baking sheet 

Berry & Oats Bake presented on a counter surrounded by mixing bowls and ingredients.

Baking dish with baked berry and oatmeal.

Berry & Oats Breakfast Bake

Baked oatmeal mixed with berries with a crunchy topping. Easy breakfast that can serve up to 4-6 people.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Oat Mixture
  • 1 1/3 cups old fashioned oats
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 4 tbsp Vital Proteins Collagen Powder or preferred unflavored protein powder Unflavored
  • 3 tbsp almond butter
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 2/3 cups whole milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Topping
  • 1/3 cup old fashioned oats
  • 1/3 cup sliced almonds or pecans chopped
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup mixed berries frozen

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 375 degrees F and grease the 8x8 baking dish.
  2. Ina bowl, combine oats, brown sugar, protein powder, almond butter, ground cinnamon, and salt.
    -         If you are using a protein powder that has added sugar, either reduce the amount or forgo the addition of the brown sugar.
  3. In a large measuring cup, whisk milk, egg, and vanilla extract.
  4. Combine the oat mixture and milk mixture into a bowl and then pour into the baking dish.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine ingredients for the topping: nuts (almonds or pecans), oats, brown sugar, flour, ground cinnamon, salt, and berries.
  6. Add the melted butter and mix until you get little chunks.
  7. Layer on top of the oat mixture in the baking dish.
  8. Bake for about 40-45 minutes and the top is golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool for about 10-15 minutes.
  9. Serve with a dollop your favorite yogurt!
  10. Cover with plastic wrap or plastic bag and store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

Notes

*CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, OR EGGS MAY INCREASE
YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE CERTAIN MEDICAL CONDITIONS.