Description
There’s just something about baked oatmeal that hits different. With golden, crusty edges and a soft, cake-like center, this dish is perfect for meal prep, crowd-pleasing brunches, or a cozy solo breakfast. Customizable and nutritious, it’s the breakfast you didn’t know you needed.
Ingredients
2 cups Rolled oats (not quick oats)
1 ¾ cups Milk (dairy or plant-based)
2 Eggs
1/3 cup Maple syrup or honey
1 tsp Baking powder
1 tsp Vanilla bean
¼ tsp Salt
1–2 cups Add-ins: banana, berries, nuts
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease an 8×8 baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine oats, baking powder, salt, and any spices.
3. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla bean.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir until just combined.
5. Gently fold in fruits, nuts, or flavor boosters like pumpkin.
6. Pour mixture into your prepared pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until golden on top and firm in the center.
8. Let it sit five minutes before slicing. Drizzle extra maple syrup or top with yogurt.
Notes
Make ahead and reheat for quick breakfasts.
Store in fridge up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Try variations like blueberry almond, apple cinnamon, or chocolate banana.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30–35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: baked oatmeal, meal prep, breakfast casserole, healthy oats