Strawberry Peanut Butter Baked Oatmeal

Ingredients

• 2 cups frozen strawberries
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 0.33 cups natural peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 0.33 cups maple syrup
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 2 large eggs
• 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1.5 cups rolled oats
• 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed meal , optional
• 0.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoons salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray an 8x8-inch square baking pan with nonstick spray.

2. 2

   Add frozen strawberries to the prepared pan and drizzle with 1 tablespoon maple syrup.

3. 3

   Bake in the preheated oven until strawberries are softened and begin to release their juices, about 20 minutes.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, combine peanut butter and butter in a large microwave-safe bowl, and microwave on High until butter is melted, about 30 seconds; stir. Add 1/3 cup maple syrup, almond milk, eggs, and vanilla extract; whisk until thoroughly combined. Stir in oats, flaxseed meal, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until combined. Pour batter evenly over strawberries.

5. 5

   Return to the preheated oven and bake until oatmeal is set in the center, 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from the oven, and allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm.