The Best Baked Oatmeal Recipe

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This easy Baked Oatmeal is a filling and delicious breakfast the entire family will love! Made with nutritious oats, cinnamon, and milk- the perfect base for add-ins like fruit and nuts!

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Recipe Features:

• Family Favorite: This recipe is loved by all!
• Quick and Easy: Baking the oatmeal makes it so simple to make!
• Easy to Customize: Switch up the different fruits and spices for fun variations!

I love this recipe for so many reasons. It is the perfect breakfast to serve no matter the season! You just can’t beat the belly warming effect of a homemade baked oatmeal. Breakfast comfort food at it’s finest and a recipe that no one will be able to resist! Even my pickiest eater will request this in our regular menu rotation!

What is baked oatmeal?

Baked oatmeal is essentially oats that are mixed with an almost custard like mixture, often referred to as amish baked oatmeal, and gives you the most incredible soft and fluffy breakfast bake. The texture is nothing like the microwave packets we’ve all grown to love, but more like a spongy cake.

Best topped with a splash of milk or cream and your favorite berries, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite. AND you can even make it ahead of time!

Baked Oatmeal Breakfast

So, what exactly goes into a baked oatmeal breakfast? The answer might surprise you, as most are pantry staples you already have on hand! You could have this breakfast ready in no time!

• Quick cooking oats- Rolled oats won’t soak up as much of the egg and milk mixture, leaving you with a slightly tougher finish.
• Brown sugar- Optionally, you can substitute this with maple syrup. We prefer the traditional brown sugar oatmeal flavor.
• Baking powder and salt- Be sure to double check the expiration date of the baking powder. Using fresh ingredients will make a difference.
• Cinnamon- Just a dash goes a long way in boosting the flavor.
• Eggs- Large eggs.
• Milk – 2% is our go-to, however you could always substitute this for your favorite milk variety.
• Butter- Another optional, but extremely tasty addition.
• Blueberries (or other fruit)- Bake the fruit right in to the oats or offer them as a topping. We like to do the latter, since we all prefer different fruits in our breakfast.

Can you use non-dairy milk in baked oats?

Yes, you can use a non dairy milk like almond, oat, coconut, or rice milk in this recipe.

How to Make Oatmeal in the Oven

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Mist a 9×13 pan with cooking spray and set aside. 
3. Mix the oats, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, eggs, 1 cup milk, melted butter, and blueberries in a large bowl.
4. Pour into your prepared pan. 
5. Bake 40 minutes or until set in the middle.
6. Serve with additional sugar or milk as desired

How to Make Baked Oatmeal Muffins

1. Follow the recipe above, adding 1/4 cup additional milk to the mixture.
2. Divide the oats into a cooking spray misted 12 cup cupcake tray.
3. Bake 20 minutes, or until the center has set.

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