Baked Oatmeal
Baked oatmeal is a warm breakfast casserole made with oats, milk, eggs, and sweet spices.It’s easy to prep, budget-friendly, and great for meal planning.You can customize it with fruits, nuts, or chocolate.Serve it fresh, or slice and reheat all week.
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 cups milk (dairy or unsweetened almond/oat milk)
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup maple syrup or honey (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp melted butter or coconut oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish (or similar).
- In a bowl, mix dry ingredients: oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk wet ingredients: milk, eggs, maple syrup, melted butter, and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures. Fold in your chosen add-ins.
- Pour into the baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, until set in the center and golden on top.
- Cool 5–10 minutes, then slice and serve.
Notes
- Use rolled oats for the best texture; quick oats turn softer and mushier.
- Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes before baking for slightly thicker results.
- Add-ins like bananas and apples increase natural sweetness—reduce syrup if needed.
- For a creamier texture, use whole milk or add 2–3 tbsp yogurt to the wet mix.
- Baked oatmeal firms up as it cools—slice cleaner after resting.