A simple mixture of brown sugar and cinnamon is combined with oats, milk, and eggs and baked until golden! Serve this with a splash of milk or cream and some fresh fruit for the perfect breakfast. From blueberry-baked oatmeal to overnight oats & peanut butter oatmeal bars, oatmeal is a hearty breakfast made with just a handful of ingredients you probably already have on hand!
What is Baked Oatmeal?
Baked oatmeal is a heartier version of regular quick boiled oatmeal. This version comes out delicious with a little bit of a sweet crust. We love it because it’s easy to make (and reheat) and easily feeds a crowd! Add in your favorite fruits, nuts, or even chocolate chips!
Ingredients/Variations
OATMEAL Old fashioned oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, eggs, milk, butter & vanilla are all mixed together to create the oatmeal. TOPPING Brown sugar, oats, and butter are combined and sprinkled on top of the oat mixture for a sweet crumble. VARIATIONS Add fresh berries, chocolate chips, bananas, apples, or peaches for a fun twist! For a delicious Fall flavor spice it up with a sprinkle of apple pie or pumpkin pie spice.
How to Make Baked Oatmeal
It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3 to make this healthy and satisfying breakfast! FOR SERVING All kinds of great things can go on top of baked oatmeal! Heavy cream, peanut, almond, or cashew butter, jam, jelly, or preserves, fresh or frozen berries, toasted nuts like pecans, peanuts or walnuts, or chia or hemp seeds!
Leftovers
Leftovers are even better the next day when the flavors have had a chance to blend!
Baked oatmeal can be prepared one day ahead and kept in the fridge for a quick breakfast throughout the week! Try baking oatmeal in muffin tins for a quick grab-and-go breakfast. Tuck into a lunchbox or backpack for a quick afternoon snack! Baked oatmeal is delicious reheated with heavy cream and maple syrup drizzled on top! Baked oatmeal will last about 5 days in the refrigerator if it’s covered. It can also be frozen. Cut into individual portions and freeze in zippered bags labeled with the date. Baked oatmeal can be frozen for a couple of months. Reheat in the microwave.
Delicious Breakfast Dishes
French Toast Roll Ups – kid-friendly Homemade Eggs Benedict – easy yet elegant Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal – enjoy hot or cold Easy Acai Bowl Recipe – quick & healthy Corned Beef Hash – savory & filling Homemade Cinnamon Rolls – light & fluffy Banana Bread Baked Oats – so filling & flavorful
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