Baked Oatmeal with Spices Fruits (Printable)
Warm, comforting oats baked with cinnamon and fruit
# What You'll 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, melted, or coconut oil
10 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
→ Add-ins
11 - 1 cup fresh blueberries, sliced bananas, or diced apples
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, stir 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 blended.
04 - Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir gently until the oats are thoroughly coated and everything is evenly combined.
05 - Gently fold the blueberries, sliced bananas, or diced apples into the batter, taking care not to crush delicate fruit.
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, 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 portions. Serve warm with a splash of milk, a dollop of yogurt, or a drizzle of maple syrup.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It comes together in one bowl with zero fuss and tastes like a warm hug on a slow morning.
- Leftovers reheat beautifully, which means breakfast is basically done for the next three days.
02 -
- Check the bake at 35 minutes because every oven runs differently and a few extra minutes can take it from perfect to dry.
- Letting it cool completely before covering and refrigerating makes the texture hold up beautifully for days.
03 -
- Let the batter sit for five minutes before baking so the oats absorb some liquid and the final texture is creamier.
- Toast the nuts in a dry pan before adding them because that one small step makes their flavor exponentially deeper.