Need to bring a item to pass at a Baby Shower or Easter Brunch? This delicious (gluten free, dairy free!) Berry Oatmeal Bake will definitely add some variety to the usual brunch spread.

This recipe is 3 year old approved, although she specifically requested “No nuts next time we make this. Okay, mom?”

Enjoy!

Berry Oatmeal Bake

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Serves: 10 (ish)
Note: for thicker oatmeal bake, double batch in same 9×13 pan and add about 5 minutes to cooking time

Ingredients:
・1 3/4 c water (or non-dairy milk)
・3 cups UNCOOKED whole old fashioned gluten free oats (we like Trader Joe’s best)
・1/4 cup melted coconut oil
・2 eggs
・1/2 cup pure maple syrup
・1/4 cup mashed banana
・2 tsp cinnamon
・1/4 tsp nutmeg
・1/4 tsp ground cloves
・1 tsp baking powder
・1 tsp pure vanilla extract
・1/4 tsp salt
・2 cups fresh berries chopped; set 1/2 cup aside
・1/2 cup chopped nuts – we used hazelnuts, but imagine pecans would be delicious, too

Instructions:
・Preheat oven to 350; move rack to lower 1/3 of oven
・Brush 9×13 pan with coconut oil
・Combine all ingredients (except nuts & 1/2 cup of berries) together in a bowl
・Pour combined ingredients into baking pan; sprinkle nuts & 1/2 cup of berries on top
・Bake 35 for softer set; 40 minutes for firmer set
・Let sit for at least 5 minutes before scooping & serving

Store leftovers in refrigerator for easy breakfast all week.