Baked Oatmeal
I love making baked oatmeal when I know I have a busy week ahead. It's such a great option for feeding a crowd at a family breakfast or making in advance for busy mornings. The best part is that you can store leftovers in the fridge or freeze individual portions for later. Just warm up a square whenever you want a cozy breakfast that feels homemade without any hassle.
Equipment
- 9x9 Baking dish
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 ¼ teaspoons cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup pecans chopped
- 2 eggs
- 1 ¾ cups milk or non-dairy milk
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 2 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- ¼ cup butter melted
- 2 ½ cups berries frozen
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar for sprinkling over as topping
- Greek yogurt or whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking pan with spray oil.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the oats, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and chopped pecans. Toss these dry ingredients together until evenly mixed.2 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 ¼ teaspoons cinnamon, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ cup pecans
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients. Add the melted butter and most of the berries, saving a few to sprinkle on top. Gently fold everything together until well combined.2 ½ cups berries, 2 eggs, 1 ¾ cups milk or non-dairy milk, ½ cup maple syrup, 2 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract, ¼ cup butter
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly. Scatter the reserved berries on top for a colorful touch.
- Place the baking dish in the oven and bake uncovered for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the oatmeal is golden brown and set around the edges. If desired, sprinkle a little brown sugar over the top before baking for extra sweetness.1 tablespoon brown sugar
- Once done, remove the baked oatmeal from the oven and let it cool for about 5 minutes. Serve warm, topped with Greek yogurt or whipped cream if you like. Enjoy!Greek yogurt or whipped cream
Video
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Notes
- Oats: Use rolled oats instead of quick oats, or you’ll get a mushy texture. If you want to go gluten-free, use certified gluten-free oats.
- Use Fresh or Frozen Berries: Frozen berries are great here because they add moisture as they bake, but fresh berries work just as well if you have them.
- Don’t Skip the Butter: The melted butter adds richness and moisture, so don’t be tempted to leave it out.
- Room Temperature Ingredients: Using room temperature eggs and milk helps everything mix together more smoothly.
- Brown Sugar Topping: Sprinkling a little brown sugar on top before baking gives the oatmeal a sweet, crunchy finish.
- Let It Rest: Allow the baked oatmeal to cool for a few minutes before serving so it has a chance to set.
- Customize It: Feel free to swap out the pecans for walnuts or almonds; most nuts work great. Or use a different type of fruit if you prefer. I love to add strawberries or blackberries. Add coconut, banana slices, or chocolate chips. You can really customize to suit your taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 511kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtein: 14gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 63mgSodium: 287mgPotassium: 467mgFiber: 10gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 350IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 176mgIron: 4mg
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