Description

This Everyday Baked Oatmeal recipe is a wholesome and comforting breakfast option perfect for busy mornings. Packed with rolled oats, warm spices, and your choice of fruits and nuts, it is easy to prepare and baked to golden perfection. Suitable for both traditional and vegan diets with simple substitutions, this baked oatmeal is deliciously hearty, naturally sweetened with maple syrup, and offers a cozy start to your day.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

2 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup pecan pieces (optional)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Fruit

1 apple, cut into small cubes (or 1 cup blueberries, raspberries, raisins, or dried cranberries)

Wet Ingredients

1 large egg (or flax egg for vegan)
2 cups milk or non-dairy milk
1/3 cup pure maple syrup, plus 1 tablespoon for drizzling
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 tablespoon salted butter (or coconut oil for vegan)

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the oatmeal.
Prepare Baking Dish & Dry Ingredients: Butter or oil an 8 x 8", 9 x 9", or 7 x 11" small casserole dish. In a medium bowl, combine rolled oats, pecan pieces (if using), baking powder, cinnamon, allspice, and kosher salt thoroughly.
Layer Fruit: Pour the dry oat mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Arrange the cubed apple or your choice of fruit evenly over the top in a layer.
Mix Wet Ingredients & Combine: In the same mixing bowl, whisk the egg (or prepared flax egg). Add the milk, 1/3 cup maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Drizzle this mixture evenly over the oats and fruit in the baking dish. Use a fork to gently stir and evenly incorporate the liquid and dry ingredients without disturbing the fruit layer.
Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the top is golden and the baked oatmeal has fully set.
Cool: Remove from the oven and allow the oatmeal to cool for at least 10 minutes to let it firm up and develop texture.
Prepare Topping: Melt the butter or coconut oil with the remaining 1 tablespoon of maple syrup, either in the microwave or on the stovetop, then drizzle evenly over the warm baked oatmeal before serving.
Storage & Reheat: Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to one week. To reheat, warm in a 300 degree oven or microwave until hot and ready to serve.

Notes

This recipe can easily be made vegan by substituting the egg with a flax egg and using non-dairy milk and coconut oil instead of butter.
You can swap the apple for other fruits like blueberries, raspberries, raisins, or dried cranberries to change up the flavor.
For a nuttier texture, pecan pieces are optional but add a nice crunch.
Cooling the baked oatmeal before serving helps it set and improves overall texture.
Leftovers keep well refrigerated and are convenient for quick breakfasts throughout the week.