Blended Baked Oats Recipe

Strawberry Blended Baked Oats is a make ahead breakfast that everyone will enjoy! Our easy baked oatmeal recipe is quick to make & customize.

An overhead shot of baked oats in a white baking dish topped with white frosting and sprinkles

Strawberry blended baked oats is a fantastic make ahead breakfast idea that everyone will want a second helping of! This strawberry oatmeal recipe is easy to customize, too whether you’re wanting to make it dairy free, different flavors, less sweet, etc.

We love oatmeal recipes like our blueberry baked oatmeal and chocolate peanut butter baked oatmeal, but blended baked oatmeal is becoming a new favorite. It is just as easy to make, and equally delicious, but it has a light and fluffy texture that’s almost cake-like!

This recipe is a wholesome twist on the classic strawberry Pop Tart with strawberry jam in the middle of high-fiber baked oats and topped with a simple vanilla frosting that is totally optional!

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Not only will you enjoy this easy healthy breakfast, but your kids will love it too! (Our daughter loves it, I just skip the frosting and use only fruit sweetened jam for her!)

A fork taking a bite out of a piece of baked oats on a white plate

what are blended baked oats?

Blended Baked Oats are a type of baked oats recipe where the oats are blended into a finer consistency before being baked. This creates a smoother texture compared to using whole oats which can be appealing if you’re looking for a less chunky or more uniform texture in your baked oats.

ingredients for this strawberry oatmeal bake

To make the baked oats with jam you’ll need:

old fashioned rolled oats – we’ll be putting them in the blender! I haven’t tried it with oat flour
salt
baking powder – this helps give the oats a cake like texture
milk – regular or non dairy will work
eggs – this helps give it the cake like texture
vanilla extract
strawberry jam – look for one with no added sugar!

For the optional frosting/toppings:

powdered sugar – you can also make powdered sugar from granulated sugar, or simply skip this step!
milk
vanilla extract
sprinkles

Here’s a link to the baking dish we used!

Ingredients for baked oats on a white background: old fashioned rolled oats, salt, baking powder, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, strawberry jam, powdered sugar, sprinkles

ingredient substitutions and recipe variations

Oatmeal: If you need a gluten free breakfast, make sure to use use certified gluten free certified oats. You can use old fashioned oats or oat flour in this recipe. Here’s a recipe for oat flour.

You can sub quick cook oats in place of old fashioned oats. Do not sub steel cut oats or instant oats (steel cut oats won’t blend into a flour and instant will be too mushy!)

Milk: You can use any dairy or non-dairy milk you like. Regular whole or skim dairy milk will work, as will non dairy milks like almond and coconut. I haven’t tested this with oat milk.

Eggs: We have not tried making this recipe without eggs. You can trying using flax eggs, but we can’t guarantee good results, so we do not recommend it.

Vanilla Extract is used for flavor. You could replace it with lemon extract for strawberry lemon baked oats!

Jam: You can substitute fresh fruit for the jam. Fresh strawberries or other berries would be delicious. If you’d prefer, you can just place the fruit on top; no need to put it in the batter.

Frosting: The frosting is just for fun! It’s high in sugar, so if you’re watching your sugar – omit it.

Flavor Variations:

Banana blended oatmeal – Sub in mashed banana for strawberry jam 1:1
Pumpkin baked oats – Sub pumpkin puree for strawberry jam 1:1, and add 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Chocolate chip oatmeal bake – Sub 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips for strawberry jam

tips for making strawberry blended baked oats

Process the oats into a very fine powder. In a food processor pulse the oats until they are a fine, flour-like consistency.
Spread the first layer evenly in the pan before adding jam. -Add half of the batter to your prepared baking dish and spread it out with a spatula. Then, pour the jam over the top, and spread it out.
Note: Be sure to leave some space around the edges. Top with remaining batter.
Avoid over baking. After 20 to 25 minutes, you’ll notice that the blended baked oats are golden brown on the edges. At that point, remove the pan from the oven.
Allow the oats to cool for 5 minutes before slicing.

Oats in a food processor after being blended into oat flour with strawberries on the side

Batter for baked oats in a clear bowl with a whisk in it with strawberries on the side

topping ideas for baked oatmeal

Some toppings that would be delicious on the strawberry oatmeal bake:

applesauce
fresh berries or other fruit – add a blend of blueberries, strawberries, and/or raspberries
flavored chips – dark chocolate would add some antioxidants!
nut butter (like peanut butter or almond butter)
Greek yogurt

blended baked oats FAQs

Are Blended Oats good for you?

Oats are nutrient dense and a good source of fiber, so they can be part of a healthy, balanced diet. If you are wanting to make this strawberry oatmeal recipe healthier, omit the frosting and use a jam that is lower in sugar or homemade.

Do you need baking powder to make baked oats?

If you want your baked oats to have a light and fluffy texture, you need to add the baking powder.

A piece of baked oats on a white plate with a bite on a fork resting on the plate with a baking dish of the baked oats in the background

storing and freezing baked oatmeal

Make Ahead Tips: This is a great make ahead breakfast idea for a weekend breakfast, holiday brunch, or even a potluck.

Simply cover and refrigerate the cooled and unfrosted baked oats the night before. When you’re ready to serve in the morning, quickly make the frosting and spread it on top of the baked oats.

Storing: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Freezing: Once baked, you can freeze the strawberry oatmeal for up to 3 months. Slice the baked oats, wrap pieces individually in plastic wrap, then place everything in a freezer safe Ziploc bag.

Reheating: To reheat, simply place servings on a microwave-safe plate and heat for 1-2 minutes, or until warmed through. You can also reheat the dish in the oven or toaster oven.

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