Baked Oatmeal (Printable)
Warm, wholesome oats baked with cinnamon and fresh fruit. A comforting breakfast ready in 45 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Components
01 - 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
03 - 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
05 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
→ Wet Components
07 - 2 cups whole milk or non-dairy milk
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter or coconut oil
10 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
→ Fruit Add-ins
11 - 1 cup fresh blueberries, sliced bananas, or diced apples
# How to Cook:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, stir together the rolled oats, chopped nuts, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until evenly distributed.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
04 - Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir gently until the oats are fully coated and everything is evenly combined.
05 - Gently fold the chosen fruit into the batter, taking care not to overmix or crush delicate berries.
06 - Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer using a spatula.
07 - Bake on the center rack 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 to 10 minutes before slicing into squares. Serve warm with a splash of milk, a dollop of yogurt, or a drizzle of maple syrup.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It reheats beautifully all week so you only need to cook once.
- The texture lands somewhere between oatmeal and dessert, which makes early mornings feel a little less harsh.
02 -
- If you pour the wet ingredients over oats that are already mixed with fruit, the fruit will sink to the bottom instead of distributing evenly throughout the bake.
- Underbaking by even five minutes leaves a soggy center that collapses when you try to scoop it, so wait for that set top.
03 -
- Let the baked oatmeal rest overnight in the refrigerator and eat it cold the next morning, it firms up into a sliceable bar that is perfect with coffee.
- Dot the top with a few extra blueberries or banana slices right before baking for a finished look that takes zero extra effort.