Strawberry Rhubarb Baked Oatmeal
It’s rhubarb season and I’ve always loved the combination of strawberries and rhubarb in pies and crumbles. One of my favorite baked oatmeal recipes that I LOVE to bring to potlucks or serve for brunch is Baked Oatmeal with Bananas and Blueberries, so after my friend Raquel asked me how strawberry rhubarb would taste, I immediately started experimenting. Another easy baked oatmeal recipe I love for the fall is Baked Oatmeal with Pumpkin and Banana.
For this recipe, I loved the combination strawberries and rhubarb, especially when I added the ripe bananas, I felt they added an extra sweetness to the tart rhubarb without having to add more honey. I also love that this baked oatmeal with fruit can easily be made gluten free, dairy free and with any fruit combinations. I think this would be wonderful for a Mother’s Day brunch; six servings is very generous, especially if you have other options on the table.
Is Baked Oatmeal Healthy?
Oats are a whole grain that contain a huge source of nutrients that we need for healthy body. This includes important vitamins such as B1, B3, B5, and B6 as well as minerals including Manganese, Magnesium, Iron, Copper, Zinc and a variety of antioxidants. Oats are also super high in fiber and protein compared to other grains which can keep you feeling full longer. This allows for tons of benefits such as lowering blood sugar, weight loss, and lowering cholesterol. So no matter how you make your oats as oatmeal, baked oatmeal, or other baked goods, they are one of the healthiest foods to eat.
