How to Make Baked Oatmeal - If you want to make the best baked oatmeal recipe, you've come to the right place. This recipe is quick, easy and oh-so-very delicious!
Next time, try my Instant Pot Oatmeal Recipe for another quick morning option.
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Baked oatmeal is loaded with wholesome ingredients that are the perfect way to start your day! One of my favorite parts about baked oatmeal is how easy it is to customize! You can add your favorite fruits or berries, and the touch of maple syrup on top is the perfect way to add a little natural sweetness.
Unlike the gooey texture of traditional oatmeal, this baked oatmeal is more like the texture of a casserole.
Baked oatmeal is a great hot breakfast option for busy mornings, and you can even make a big batch ahead of time to enjoy all week long!
Ingredients
This recipe includes just seven main ingredients that you probably already have on hand, and there are so many easy ways you can customize this recipe to fit your family’s taste buds!
- milk
- eggs
- maple syrup
- vanilla extract
- ground cinnamon
- oats
- baking powder
- raspberries, strawberries or blueberries
This is meant to be a brief overview of our baked oatmeal recipe. For step-by-step instructions and a full printable recipe card with ingredients, please scroll down to the teal box below or Jump to Recipe.
Instructions
In just six steps, you’ll have a delicious breakfast option that is perfect for weekends or busy mornings when you need something ready to go!
- Mix together the ingredients.
- Lightly grease and flour a baking pan or casserole dish.
- Transfer the oatmeal mixture to the prepared dish and top with fresh fruit if desired.
- Let the batter rest for around 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until done.
- Let it cool for 10 minutes before slicing.
Equipment
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Recipe Variations
One of the best things about this recipe is how easy it is to customize it to your favorite flavors! Here are some fun ideas:
- Add a handful of chopped walnuts or pecans for an added crunch.
- Substitute the maple syrup for honey or agave syrup.
- If you want the oatmeal to be sweeter just add ¼ cup applesauce or mashed banana to the mix.
- Use coconut or almond milk instead of cows milk.
- Any sort of berries will work, and this is also delicious with banana, apples, or peaches.
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Best Baked Oatmeal Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ Cups milk
- 2 Eggs
- ½ Cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 ½ Cups oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 Cup berries sliced
Instructions
- In a bowl beat the milk and eggs until incorporated.1 ½ Cups milk, 2 Eggs
- Pour the maple syrup, vanilla extract, and cinnamon and whisk to incorporate.½ Cup maple syrup, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- Add the oats and baking powder and continue mixing until everything is well incorporated.2 ½ Cups oats, 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Transfer the mixture to a buttered casserole dish and top with fresh fruit if desired.1 Cup berries
- Let the batter rest for around 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly flour a baking pan.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until done.
- Let it cool for 10 minutes before slicing.
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Teresa says
It is so delicious, I have prepared it three times already and will continue to do more.
I used mashed 2 ripe bananas and 1/4 c apples sauce as suggested it, with oats milk.