Description
This Baked Oatmeal Recipe is a wholesome and delicious breakfast option that can be easily customized with your favorite mix-ins like nuts, berries, or chocolate chips.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup mashed ripe banana or unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 2 large eggs
- 1 3/4 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional Mix-ins:
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts, berries, or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8×8-inch or 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mashed banana or applesauce, maple syrup, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Include Mix-ins: Fold in any optional mix-ins such as berries, nuts, or chocolate chips.
- Bake: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is golden and the center is set.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before slicing and serving warm.
Notes
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 5 days and reheated in the microwave.
- For a make-ahead option, prepare the night before and bake in the morning.
- Add more milk when reheating if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
