It’s whopping 83 degrees today and I’m calling this the “first beach day of the season,” even though it is only Spring. In addition to beach season strawberry season is upon us and I couldn’t resist making a fruit inspired breakfast. I eat breakfast every single day with out fail. I honestly don’t know how far I would make it past my front door if I didn’t eat it. Guys…It’s really the most important meal of the day.
I usually eat savory breakfasts with eggs or lox but every once-in-a-while I like to mix it up with something sweet. This oatmeal bake is so much more than breakfast, though. I need to come clean, I heated some up and I am eating a it right now with vanilla ice cream. I also ate it for breakfast with yogurt. You could also eat it with steamed milk. Or you could enjoy it all on it’s own. Do your thing, ya know?
Strawberry Apple Oatmeal Bake
Fruit Mixture:
3 granny smith apples, peeled and sliced
1 lb strawberries, cut in half
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 cup maple syrup
Oatmeal Mixture:
1 1/2 cup dry oatmeal
1/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon water
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
Begin by combining the fruit with the cornstarch, spices and maple syrup. Toss to combine – be sure all cornstarch is dissolved. Then pour into an 8 x 8 pan.
Stir together oats, flour, spices and salt. Separately, whisk together the wet “oatmeal mixture” ingredients. Then, combine the wet and dry.
Pour the oat mixture over the fruit and press down with a spoon.
Bake in the oven for about 50 minutes.
This is incredibly fragrant as it bakes from all the spices.
Serve immediately from the oven while it is hot over milk, yogurt or ice cream.
You can store this in an airtight container in the ‘fridge but be sure to re-heat before you eat! It’s so yummy when the fruit is warm and syrupy.
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