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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast and Brunch

    Strawberry Baked Oatmeal Muffins

    Published: Jul 2, 2015 · Modified: Aug 28, 2020 by Jenn Sebestyen

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    These Strawberry Baked Oatmeal Muffins, with chunks of fresh strawberries and chocolate chips, are a hearty, healthy breakfast or snack made with no refined sugars!

    Stack of three Strawberry Banana Baked Oatmeal muffins.

    I took the kids strawberry picking last week and we picked TEN lbs! The kids had a blast picking the best ones and I’m pretty sure they ate just about as many as they put in the basket.

    We definitely enjoyed our fair share of berries straight from the box. Fresh sweet strawberries were a side dish of every breakfast, lunch and dinner for several days after we picked them. But with 10 lbs, we had to get creative too.

    Since my kids love oatmeal so much, I decided to experiment with baked oatmeal to change things up a bit. These Strawberry Baked Oatmeal Muffins were a big hit! We enjoyed these not only for breakfast, but for snacking throughout the day as well.

    One Strawberry Banana Baked Oatmeal muffin on a white plate with maple syrup dripping down the side.

    Our strawberries were nice and sweet, so there is NO added sugar in these baked oatmeal bites. I drizzled mine with a little pure maple syrup for some extra sweetness right before I ate it.

    If you prefer your oatmeal on the sweeter side, or if your strawberries just aren’t that sweet, you might want to add a 2 to 3 tablespoons of sugar to the mix before baking. My girls preferred them just as they are though.

    They liked that they could pick it up and eat it like a muffin. And, of course, they were THRILLED that I added chocolate chips! Chocolate really does make everything better, no?

    A silver fork cutting open one Strawberry Banana Baked Oatmeal muffin as pure maple syrup is drizzled from a small glass jar above.

    These would make a great snack to take along on a picnic or hiking or a day at the pool. Lots of nutrition packed into these little bites and it would be nice change from the usual granola bars that accompany those kinds of outings. Just beware that any chocolate chips on the outside of the muffins may melt in the heat so be sure to take along lots of wipes!

    One Strawberry Banana Baked Oatmeal muffin with a bite taken out. The juice fresh strawberries and melty chocolate chips can be seen on the inside.

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    stack of 3 strawberry baked oatmeal cups

    Strawberry Banana Baked Oatmeal Bites with Chocolate Chips

    Hearty and healthy individual baked oatmeal that would be perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack. They travel really well, too, so pack them up and take them with you on your summer adventures!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Breakfast, Snack
    Cuisine: dairy free, egg free, gluten free, oil free, refined sugar free, soy free, vegan
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 12 muffins
    Calories: 112kcal
    Author: Jenn Sebestyen

    Ingredients

    • 2 bananas (smashed) (about 1 cup)
    • 1 cup non-dairy milk (I used WestSoy Organic Unsweetened)
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • 3 cups old fashioned oats (use certified gluten-free oats to make this recipe gluten free)
    • 2 tbsp flax meal
    • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
    • ¼ tsp salt
    • 1 tsp cinnamon
    • 2 cups fresh strawberries (chopped)
    • ¼ cup non dairy chocolate chips (optional)

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven 350 degrees F.
    • Lightly spray a muffin pan with oil (I used coconut oil).
    • In a medium bowl, whisk together the smashed bananas, milk and vanilla.
    • In another bowl, combine the oats, flax, baking powder, salt and cinnamon.
    • Pour the dry ingredients into the wet and stir until well combined.
    • Stir in the strawberries and chocolate chips (if using).
    • Fill the muffin tins to the top with the oatmeal mixture and press down gently to make them compact.
    • Bake for 20-25 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the oatmeal is baked through.
    • Let cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes.This will ensure that the oatmeal bites settle and hold together.
    • Take the oatmeal out of the muffin pan and enjoy!
    • Store any leftovers in the fridge.

    Notes

    If you prefer your oatmeal on the sweeter side, add 2-3 tbsp of sugar to the mixture before baking. Or simply drizzle with a touch of pure maple syrup right before eating.
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 112kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 68mg | Potassium: 83mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 21.5mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2.3mg

    Nutrition values are calculated using online calculators and are estimates only. Please verify using your own data.

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    Comments

    1. Kate says

      June 05, 2022 at 6:33 pm

      These are great! I’m trying to eat less packaged foods and was looking for a homemade oatmeal bar option. I made these with strawberries, peaches, and blueberries and they are so tasty. Definitely a new favorite recipe.

      Reply
      • Jenn Sebestyen says

        June 05, 2022 at 8:21 pm

        That fruit combo sounds delicious! So glad you loved them, Kate. Thank you for your feedback!

        Reply
    2. Joy says

      May 25, 2022 at 12:34 am

      Yum! Tried making this one for my kids and they love it! Definitely recommended. Surprisingly perfect combination too for my hemp coffee.5 stars

      Reply
      • Jenn Sebestyen says

        May 26, 2022 at 7:38 am

        So glad you and the kids enjoyed them!

        Reply
    3. Nicole says

      September 12, 2021 at 12:52 pm

      Do these freeze well? And then thaw in the microwave right before eating?

      Reply
      • Jenn Sebestyen says

        September 12, 2021 at 5:19 pm

        Yes, they sure do! They will only need about 20 to 30 seconds in the microwave to thaw/heat. Enjoy!

        Reply
    4. Pamela Duel says

      June 13, 2020 at 9:00 pm

      Hi Jenn,

      Have you ever done a vegan savoury version of these? I am thinking of trying a veg breakfast muffin. I prefer savoury to sweet foods.

      Reply
      • Jenn Sebestyen says

        June 15, 2020 at 9:39 am

        I haven’t, but that’s a great idea!

        Reply
    5. Emma says

      February 17, 2018 at 1:09 pm

      Thanks for the recipe! what could i use to substitute strawberries?

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        February 17, 2018 at 2:43 pm

        Hi, Emma! You can use whatever fruit you like best – blueberries, raspberries, diced peaches, etc. And the chocolate chips are optional if you choose a fruit that you don’t think would pair well with chocolate. Or, you can leave out the strawberries, not replace it with anything, and add more chocolate chips! 🙂 Enjoy and let me know they turn out!

        Reply
    6. Regan says

      March 27, 2017 at 11:36 am

      These look amazing! Any suggestions for banana substitute?

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        March 27, 2017 at 7:42 pm

        Hi, Regan. The banana provides the only sweetness in these, so you could add some maple syrup instead…maybe 1/4 cup. Enjoy!

        Reply
    7. Alisha says

      May 06, 2016 at 7:47 am

      Ohh these look good! I’m not much a healthy ingredients type person so what could I use in place of the Flax meal? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        May 06, 2016 at 8:25 am

        Thanks, Alisha! The flax helps to hold it all together, but you could probably just add a few more tbsp of oats and they would be fine. Or if you use eggs, you could add one to the mixture instead. I hope you love them. Let me know how they turn out!

        Reply
    8. Ceara @ Ceara's Kitchen says

      July 12, 2015 at 9:51 am

      These look so scrumptious!! I would love them for breakie or a snack! 😀

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        July 12, 2015 at 10:05 pm

        Yes, perfect for either!! Thanks, Ceara!

        Reply
    9. The Vegan 8 says

      July 08, 2015 at 9:40 pm

      These definitely wouldn’t need any additional sweetener with all the bananas and strawberries and chocolate chips, they would be just perfectly sweet! Of course a drizzle of maple syrup just makes them heaven! I love maple syrup and I love oatmeal. These are super cute and it sounds like your kids had such a blast! What a wonderful recipe.

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        July 09, 2015 at 9:29 am

        Thank you! A little maple syrup drizzle is never a bad thing, but yes, I do find them sweet enough with all the fresh fruit!

        Reply
    10. sarah says

      July 05, 2015 at 7:13 am

      I bet these taste as gorgeous as they look!

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        July 05, 2015 at 10:38 am

        Thanks, Sarah!

        Reply
    11. Sophia @veggies dont bite says

      July 03, 2015 at 5:34 pm

      I love how versatile these are! Strawberries are one of my favorite fruits. These are perfect on the go!

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        July 04, 2015 at 10:20 am

        Thanks, Sophia!

        Reply
    12. blueblanket21 says

      July 03, 2015 at 12:06 pm

      Love when I find a recipe and I have all the ingredients on hand! Well, I need the strawberries, but that’s ok because I’m going shopping in a couple hours! Thanks for sharing this!

      Kristine 🙂

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        July 03, 2015 at 12:42 pm

        Isn’t that the best! I love to shop my pantry!! I hope you enjoy them!

        Reply
    13. Natalie says

      July 02, 2015 at 2:52 pm

      These are beautiful! Definitely breakfast and snack material! And I love that they don’t have any sugar, especially because that gives me a reason to douse them in maple syrup 🙂 Pinned!

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        July 03, 2015 at 12:43 pm

        LOL! Agreed! I much prefer to control the sweetness after the fact…sometimes I want a little, sometimes I want a lot. If you bake the sugar in the mix, you can’t decide later that you don’t want it! 🙂 Thanks for the PIN!

        Reply
    14. Linda @ Veganosity says

      July 02, 2015 at 9:17 am

      These look delicious Jenn! Strawberry picking is on my agenda for Sunday. Weather permitting.

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        July 03, 2015 at 12:44 pm

        Thanks, Linda! Where do you go Strawberry picking? You are in the Chicagoland area, right? We LOVE Tom’s in Algonquin, but they are already done picking for the season now.

        Reply
    15. Strength and Sunshine says

      July 02, 2015 at 6:03 am

      I think I’d be happy eating this everyday right now for breakfast! O yum and that maple syrup….perfect!

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        July 02, 2015 at 7:21 am

        Thanks! It’s definitely delicious with fresh strawberries and this is the season to do it! I’m sure it would work perfecting with frozen strawberries too, though, so we can enjoy this one year round!

        Reply

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