Baked Oatmeal (Print Layout)
Warm, comforting oats baked with cinnamon, fruits, and nuts. Ready in 45 minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
03 - 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
05 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
→ Wet Ingredients
07 - 2 cups whole milk (dairy or non-dairy)
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter or coconut oil, melted
10 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
→ Add-ins
11 - 1 cup fresh blueberries, sliced bananas, or diced apples
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick cooking spray.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, chopped nuts, brown sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt until evenly distributed.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, melted butter (or coconut oil), and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
04 - Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir gently until the oats are fully coated and the mixture is uniform.
05 - Gently fold in the blueberries, sliced bananas, or diced apples, distributing the fruit evenly throughout the batter.
06 - Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer using a spatula.
07 - Bake on the center rack for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set. A toothpick inserted in the middle should come out clean.
08 - Allow the baked oatmeal to cool for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing into squares. Serve warm with a drizzle of maple syrup or a splash of milk if desired.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- It tastes like a cross between oatmeal cookies and a fruit crumble, but it is genuinely good for you.
- You mix everything in two bowls and the oven does the real work while you enjoy your coffee.
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- Do not open the oven door in the first 25 minutes because the temperature drop can cause the center to sink and stay wet.
- Day-old baked oatmeal reheats beautifully in the microwave for 45 seconds and actually holds its shape better than fresh from the oven.
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- Let the batter sit for ten minutes before baking so the oats absorb some liquid and the final texture is creamier throughout.
- A pinch of nutmeg or cardamom alongside the cinnamon adds a layer of warmth that most people cannot identify but everyone notices.