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Baked Oatmeal is the perfect way to start the morning. Add in your favorite fruit and you have a delicious breakfast.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
It’s delicious. A warm bowl of oatmeal is the perfect way to start your morning. Baked Oatmeal has a better texture than traditional oatmeal and the variations are only limited by what you have in your pantry. Add in fresh fruit, dried fruit, nuts, and or chocolate. The possibilities are pretty endless.
It’s quick. It comes together in minutes and after it is baked it stores great in the fridge for several days and is easy to reheat.
If you need an individual serving of baked oatmeal, check out my Baked Oatmeal for One.
Ingredients
- Old Fashioned Oats or whole oats for the best texture.
- Eggs
- Butter
- Honey. Can also use brown sugar or maple syrup for a sweetener.
- Baking Powder
- Salt
- Cinnamon
- Vanilla Extract
- Milk
How to Make Baked Oatmeal
The recipe uses old fashioned oats which is different from quick oats in the shape, texture and cooking time. Old fashioned oats are flatter and take longer to cook than quick oats.
- Whisk together the honey, melted butter and eggs. You can use brown sugar instead of honey.
- Add in oats, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, vanilla and milk.
- Stir in fruit. For this recipe I used blueberries but you could get creative with the fruit you add in. You could use diced apples, berries such as strawberries, raspberries or blackberries as well as bananas, or mangos.
- Bake in a 350 degrees F oven in a lightly greased 8 x 8 baking dish for 30-40 minutes or until golden brown
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of nuts work well in baked oatmeal?
I suggest using walnuts or pecans. Nuts give the baked oatmeal a nice crunch. You could also add in some raisins or chocolate chips.
Can I make this dairy free?
To make it dairy free, use almond milk or oat milk.
Is baked oatmeal gluten free?
It can be gluten-free if you use gluten-free oats.
Can I make baked oatmeal ahead of time?
Don’t mix the oatmeal together ahead of time and let it sit, the oats will soak up all the liquid. Mix it together and then bake it right away. Cool it completely and then store in the refrigerator for 5-6 days. You can reheat the whole thing or just one serving in the microwave. To rewarm in the oven, cover with foil and place in a 350 degree F oven for 10 minutes
To freeze: Bake and cool completely. Cover tightly and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge or at room temperature. Reheat in the microwave or oven.
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Baked Oatmeal Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 eggs beaten
- 3 cups old fashioned oats
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 cup blueberries
Instructions
- In a bowl mix together the butter, honey and eggs
- Add in the oats, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, vanilla and the milk
- Mix and then fold in fruit of choice
- Bake in a lightly greased 8 x 8 pan at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes or until golden brown
- May be served with milk and more fruit on top!
Tips & Notes:
To freeze: Bake and cool completely. Cover tightly and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge or at room temperature. Reheat in the microwave or oven.
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Julie says
I was recently told to change my diet very similar to what your daughter is doing. It’s just me and the husband in the house so far. We are working toward a family, one of the reasons for the new diet, but for now it’s just us. I’m curious as to how well your recipes hold up as left overs or when reheated? Especially the oatmeal because I love it but my husband, like you, won’t eat because of the texture. If you have any idea as to how it reheats I would be greatly appreciative. Thanks!
Leigh Anne says
The oatmeal reheated great. My husband and daughter enjoyed it for breakfast several days in a row. Good luck with your new eating!
Lynne says
Hi Leigh Anne. I’m sure you already know about this site but I just heard about it. It’s called Gluten Freely. You can find it at http://www.glutenfreely.com. The site has recipes, coupons, ask the experts, etc. A whole community. I just wanted to make sure you have heard about it.
Leigh Anne says
Lynne,
Hadn’t heard of it so thanks for the link!
kelly says
i hope cali can feel better. it’s hard having issues with food! a little girl in my class is on a anti candida diet (i think that’s the way you say it) and it is so hard! just buy good quality oats, sometimes they have flour dust on them and can affect you too! you can buy bobs red mill gluten free oats just more expensive!
Mary Kathryn says
Looks yummy– I actually have a baked oatmeal recipe using steel cut oats… can’t remember if I sent you that link or not. I will if you need it but I am sure your archives are piling up of things to try! 🙂
Leigh Anne says
Mary Kathryn, I would love the recipe for the steel cut oats baked oatmeal. My husband loves his steel cut oats!
Shirley says
Be careful Leigh Anne….you might just get converted this this healthier way to eat. I too was a bit overwhelmed when I was told “no wheat, no sugar, no corn, no dairy, no soy.” Now most of my family eats this way and feels so much better for it. The options are endless…believe it or not!! I love this breakfast cereal…add a little nutmeg also!! I’ll be excited to see what healthy ideas you come up with.