No better way to make breakfast than to make one that lasts for days ahead and this Mixed Berry Baked Oatmeal does exactly that!

I’m all about make-ahead meals lately; cook once and eat all week long is the name of the game for me right now. Although some people don’t love eating the same thing over and over, I personally don’t mind at all, especially when it comes to breakfast. Because so many of us are tight on time in the morning having something we can pull together quickly really helps to get us out the door and reduce that morning stress. Oatmeal is always a great breakfast choice, but for those mornings you just don’t have the time to turn on the stove and get the oats cooking, baked oatmeal is a delicious make-ahead meal that will store in the fridge or freezer for days or weeks to come.

Classic baked oatmeal recipes are often loaded with added sugar, so to make a healthy version of baked oatmeal I opted to sweeten it with natural sugars from a combination of berries, maple syrup. and a little cinnamon. This baked oatmeal is not overly sweet, so if you wanted to add a little extra sweetness or flavour once it is cooked, a splash of almond milk, a sprinkle of cinnamon or an extra drizzle of maple syrup help to make this Mixed Berry Baked Oatmeal a delicious morning meal.