Baked Oatmeal (Printable)
Wholesome oats baked with cinnamon, brown sugar, and your choice of fresh fruit for a comforting breakfast.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
03 - 1/2 cup brown sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
05 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
07 - 2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1/4 cup melted butter or coconut oil
10 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
→ Add-ins
11 - 1 cup blueberries, sliced bananas, or diced apples
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped nuts, brown sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt. Stir until evenly distributed.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and well blended.
04 - Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir gently until everything is thoroughly combined.
05 - Gently fold in the blueberries, sliced bananas, or diced apples, distributing the fruit evenly throughout the batter.
06 - Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer using a spatula.
07 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the top is golden brown and the center is set. A toothpick inserted in the middle should come out clean.
08 - Allow the baked oatmeal to cool for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with a splash of milk, yogurt, or a drizzle of maple syrup if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It reheats beautifully all week, so one batch covers five mornings of zero decision making.
- The texture lands somewhere between oatmeal and dessert, which makes everyone at the table happy.
02 -
- Underbaking by even five minutes leaves the center soggy and wet, so wait until the edges pull away from the dish and the top truly looks golden.
- Letting it cool completely before covering and refrigerating prevents condensation from making the topping mushy overnight.
03 -
- Sprinkle an extra pinch of brown sugar and cinnamon across the top right before baking for a crust that people will fight over.
- Full fat milk makes the custard layer noticeably creamier than low fat versions, and the difference is worth the calories.