Description
Warm and comforting, this Baked Oatmeal recipe is a wholesome and delicious breakfast option that can be easily prepared ahead of time. Loaded with oats, nuts, and dried fruit, it’s a satisfying way to start your day.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1/2 cup raisins or dried cranberries (optional)
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 cups milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup melted butter or coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F and grease an 8×8-inch or 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine oats, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, nuts, and dried fruit.
- Prepare wet mixture: In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla.
- Combine ingredients: Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until combined.
- Bake: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spread evenly, and bake for 35–40 minutes until golden brown and set.
- Serve: Let cool slightly, slice, and serve.
Notes
- Add fresh fruit like berries or sliced bananas before baking for extra flavor.
- Serve warm with milk, yogurt, or maple syrup.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
