Description
Ellie Krieger’s Morning Glory Baked Oatmeal is a wholesome and delicious breakfast option that combines the goodness of oats, nuts, fruits, and warm spices. This easy-to-make baked oatmeal is perfect for a cozy morning treat or meal prep for busy weekdays.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 cups low-fat milk or non-dairy milk
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1 apple, peeled and grated
- 1/2 cup raisins or dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, walnuts, cinnamon, ginger, and salt.
- Prepare Wet Mixture: In another bowl, whisk together milk, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Combine Ingredients: Add carrots, apple, raisins, and coconut to the oat mixture. Pour the milk mixture over the oats and mix well.
- Bake: Spread the mixture in the baking dish and bake for 35-40 minutes until set and golden.
- Serve: Let cool slightly, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Reheat individual portions in the microwave or enjoy cold.
- Enhance with yogurt or extra maple syrup if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
