Strawberry Rhubarb Baked Oatmeal (Vegan + No Banana!)

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This Strawberry Rhubarb Baked Oatmeal is the perfect, delicious vegan breakfast for Spring! It's an easy meal-prep dish that can be served with your favorite toppings for breakfast, a sweet snack, or a healthy dessert!

Vegan strawberry rhubarb baked oats in a baking dish.

Rhubarb is one of those ingredients that just screams Spring! And when you pair it with strawberries... Perfection!

This Rhubarb Strawberry Baked Oatmeal is a super easy dish that's perfect for everything from meal prepping to Easter brunch! Serve with your favorite toppings like vegan yogurts, walnuts, and a drizzle of maple syrup.

Bonus: If you've never cooked with Rhubarb before, this is a super easy initiation. You just need two to three stalks prepped like chopped celery and you're good to go!

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Ingredient notes

Here's what you need to make this Vegan Strawberry Rhubarb Baked Oatmeal!

Ingredients for strawberry rhubarb baked oatmeal.

Dry Ingredients

rolled oats -- For this recipe, I prefer the texture of rolled oats, but I also tested the recipe with quick-cooking oats, and it worked out fine!
ground flax seed -- This acts as an egg substitute and holds everything together.
cinnamon -- Cinnamon adds a nice flavor to the dish.
baking powder -- This just helps give the baked oats a little rise.
salt -- Just to enhance the other flavors.

Wet Ingredients

soy milk -- Any type of plant milk should be fine. I prefer soy since it's generally the most affordable and higher in protein.
unsweetened applesauce -- This will add some natural sweetness and help bind the ingredients.
maple syrup -- This adds most of the sweetness plus a touch of flavor.
almond butter -- For a bit of protein plus a nutty flavor.

Fruit

strawberries -- I used fresh, ripe strawberries, but frozen should also be fine.
rhubarb -- You'll need two to 3 stalks of rhubarb, depending on the size. When selecting, go for rhubarb with firm, crisp stalks and fewer blemishes. The color can vary from red to green but does not impact the flavor. Be sure to remove any leaves before consuming, as they are toxic.

See recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

Here are step-by-step instructions with photos.

Oats and dry ingredients for baked oats in a bowl.

Preheat the oven to 375F or 190C and lightly spray a 8-inch baking dish with cooking spray (or line with parchment paper.)
Add all of the dry ingredients to a mixing bowl and whisk to combine.

Applesauce, almond butter, and soy milk added to baked oatmeal.

Add all of the wet ingredients to the bowl and mix to combine.

Cubed strawberries in a measuring cup and cubed rhubarb on a cutting board.

Wash the strawberries and rhubarb, remove the stems, leaves, and ends, and chop into medium-sized cubes. (I like to do this step here because it gives the oats a few minutes to absorb the wet ingredients.)

Rhubarb and strawberries added to an oatmeal mixture in a bowl.

Add the cubed strawberries and rhubarb and fold into the batter.

Strawberry rhubarb baked oatmeal in a baking dish.

Transfer the batter to the baking dish. Top with a few strawberry slices (optional).

Bake for about 30 minutes or until the center is done, then remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Serve with vegan yogurt, walnuts, another drizzle of maple syrup, or any of your favorite toppings.

Hint: The exact baking time can vary based on the size and material of the dish, so keep a close on it the first time you make this recipe.

Variations

Here are a few ways to switch things up!

Nutty - add a handful of your favorite nuts to the batter.
Berry Berry - If you don't have fresh strawberries, blueberries or raspberries will also work.
Banana - I don't love bananas in baked goods, but if you do, just swap out the apple sauce for ripe mashed bananas.

If you love baked oats be sure to check out my Vegan Berry Baked Oatmeal and my Pumpkin Baked Oats!

Rhubarb baked oatmeal on a plate next to a baking dish.

Equipment

For this recipe you'll need a cutting board, knife, mixing bowl, and 8x8 inch baking pan (or something of a similar size).

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How to serve

I love to serve these Rhubarb oatmeal squares with a dollop of vegan yogurts, a drizzle of maple syrup, and a sprinkle of walnuts or pecans.

Baked oatmeal is perfect for breakfast, but it also makes a great sweet snack or healthy dessert. As a bonus, this recipe is perfect for meal prepping.

Storage

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Leftovers can be served warm or cold.

Top Tip

Rhubarb might seem like a scary ingredient if you've never cooked with it before. But it's very easy to prep. Just wash it, chop off the ends, and dice it up like celery! No other work needed. Always be sure to remove the leaves though, as they are toxic.

Strawberry rhubarb baked oats on a plate with a fork.

FAQ

What is Rhubarb?

Rhubarb is a plant with red or green edible stalks. It looks very similar to celery but has a tart, sour, or tangy flavor that goes well with sweet dishes and pairs especially well with strawberries.

Can I make it without Rhubarb?

If you want to make this recipe when Rhubarb is out of season, you can double the strawberries or swap out other berries for the rhubarb. Try adding a teaspoon or two of lemon juice to substitute the tartness of the rhubarb.

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