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Hearty Baked Oatmeal

JE
Jennifer

Cuisine: American
Categories: Healthy Meals & Breakfast

Recipe Source: Fresh And Foodie

Hearty Baked Oatmeal is a wholesome and comforting breakfast dish that transforms simple oats into a warm, satisfying casserole. Made with rolled oats, milk, and a touch of cinnamon and vanilla, this baked oatmeal is lightly sweetened with honey or maple syrup and studded with your choice of fruits, nuts, or chocolate chips. As it bakes, it develops a soft, cake-like texture with a golden, slightly crisp top. Perfect for meal prep or feeding a crowd, it’s a nourishing start to the day that’s easy to customize with seasonal flavors. Serve it warm with a drizzle of milk or yogurt for a cozy, delicious breakfast everyone will love.

Hearty Baked Oatmeal
oatmeal

Difficulty: EASY

Prep Time: 8 hours 10 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Total Time: 8 hours 55 minutes

Serving Size: 4 servings

Ingredients:

  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cups brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup butter, melted and cooled slightly
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 teaspoons ground flax seed
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 cup + 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut, toasted
  • 3 cups rolled oats
  • Toasted walnuts, dried cranberries, warm milk (or any assortment of toppings you like)

Directions:

  1. Lightly grease an 8″x8″ baking dish.
  2. Mix eggs and brown sugar in the bottom of the dish, whisking to remove lumps. Add melted butter and carefully whisk to combine.
  3. Add baking powder, vanilla, ground flax seed, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt directly to the dish and whisk well. Carefully add the milk and stir to combine.
  4. Add the toasted coconut and oats and carefully fold into the mixture, making sure everything is combined really well. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate over night.
  5. The next morning, preheat the oven to 350 degrees and bake the oatmeal for approximately 45 minutes, or until the edges are brown.
  6. Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes. Then cut yourself a piece, top it with toasted walnuts and dried cherries, and pour some warm milk over the top. Enjoy!