BAKED OATMEAL FOR A CROWD WITH BERRIES AND SEEDS

Baked Oatmeal for a Crowd with Berries and Seeds image

Provided by Shira Bocar

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for pan
6 medjool dates, pitted and chopped (1/2 cup)
4 cups old fashioned rolled oats
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 cups whole milk
1/4 cup pure maple syrup, plus more for serving
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup fresh or frozen mixed berries
1/4 cup toasted pepitas
2 tablespoons hemp seed hearts

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F. Butter a 3-quart baking dish. Sprinkle dates evenly along bottom. In a large bowl, whisk together oats, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. In another bowl, combine milk, maple syrup, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Add to bowl with oats and stir to combine. Transfer to prepared dish.
Sprinkle top with berries and bake until just set, about 35 minutes. Sprinkle pepitas and hemp hearts over oatmeal. Let cool 20 minutes. Serve warm or cold with extra maple syrup, if desired. Baked oatmeal can be stored covered in the refrigerator up to 5 days.