Baked Oatmeal with Fruits (Printable)
Wholesome oats baked with warm spices, nuts, and fresh fruits for a comforting morning meal ready in 45 minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Dry Mixture
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 Mixture
07 - 2 cups whole milk or non-dairy milk of choice
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted, or coconut oil
10 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
→ Fruit Add-ins
11 - 1 cup fresh blueberries, sliced bananas, or diced apples
# Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, stir together the rolled oats, chopped nuts, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until evenly distributed.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and well blended.
04 - Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir gently until everything is thoroughly combined.
05 - Gently fold the chosen fruit into the batter, distributing it evenly throughout.
06 - Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer using a spatula.
07 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or 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 rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with a splash of milk, a dollop of yogurt, or a drizzle of maple syrup if desired.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- It reheats beautifully all week so you can make one pan on Sunday and eat like a champion until Thursday.
- The texture lands somewhere between a moist granola bar and bread pudding, which is a very good place to be.
- You probably have every single ingredient in your kitchen right now.
02 -
- If you pull it from the oven and the center looks wet, give it five more minutes. Underbaked oatmeal tastes raw and gummy, not soft and creamy.
- Letting it rest is not optional. It continues to set as it cools and slices much more cleanly when you are patient.
03 -
- Toast your nuts in a dry skillet for three minutes before adding them. It takes almost no effort and doubles the flavor.
- If your bananas are too ripe for eating but not quite black, they are perfect for this bake. Their sweetness concentrates and melts right into the oats.