Description
This Baked Oatmeal recipe is a wholesome and comforting breakfast dish that’s easy to make and customize. With a base of oats, brown sugar, and warm spices, this baked oatmeal is studded with berries and nuts for added flavor and texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 cups milk
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Add-Ins:
- 1 cup fresh or frozen berries
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine oats, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Combine mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until combined.
- Add fruits and nuts: Gently fold in the berries and nuts, if using.
- Bake: Pour the mixture into the prepared dish, spread evenly, and bake for 35-40 minutes until set and golden on top.
- Serve: Allow to cool slightly before serving warm.
Notes
- Experiment with different fruit combinations like apples or bananas.
- Enhance the dish with a drizzle of maple syrup or a splash of milk when serving.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
