Baked Oatmeal with Fruit (Printable)
Wholesome oats baked with warm spices and fresh fruit for a comforting breakfast.
# What You Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
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 salt
→ Wet Ingredients
07 - 2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1/4 cup melted butter or coconut oil
10 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
→ Add-ins
11 - 1 cup blueberries, sliced bananas, or diced apples
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick 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 combined.
04 - Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir gently until everything is evenly coated and combined.
05 - Gently fold in the blueberries, sliced bananas, or diced apples, distributing the fruit evenly throughout the batter.
06 - Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it out into an even layer using a spatula.
07 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the top is golden brown and the center is set. A toothpick inserted in the middle should come out clean.
08 - Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with a splash of milk, yogurt, or a drizzle of maple syrup if desired.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- It reheats beautifully all week, which means you basically get five mornings of zero effort breakfast for ten minutes of work.
- The texture lands somewhere between oatmeal and cake, and honestly that is a magical place to be.
02 -
- Underbaking by even five minutes leaves the center wet and gummy, so wait until the whole surface looks set and dry.
- Letting it rest is not optional, slicing too early means your squares will crumble into something closer to a warm puddle.
03 -
- Let the wet mixture cool slightly if your butter is very hot so the eggs do not scramble into tiny ribbons before baking.
- Dot a few extra berries or apple slices on top of the batter before baking for a beautiful presentation that makes it look twice as effortful.