Baked Oatmeal with Fruits (Printable)

Warm baked oats with cinnamon, nuts, and fresh fruits 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 brown sugar
04 - 1 tsp baking powder
05 - 1 tsp ground cinnamon
06 - 1/4 tsp 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 tsp vanilla extract

→ Add-ins

11 - 1 cup blueberries, sliced bananas, or diced apples

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
02 - In a large bowl, mix together the 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 fully incorporated.
04 - Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
05 - Gently fold in the blueberries, sliced bananas, or diced apples, distributing evenly throughout the batter.
06 - Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer.
07 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
08 - Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with a splash of milk, yogurt, or a drizzle of maple syrup if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like a cross between a warm oatmeal cookie and a cozy casserole, and nobody believes how simple it is to throw together.
  • You can prep it the night before and just slide it into the oven, which makes even a lazy Sunday feel almost organized.
  • It reheats beautifully all week, so one batch can honestly carry you through several breakfasts without anyone complaining.
02 -
  • Do not skip greasing the dish because baked oatmeal clings stubbornly and you will lose half your beautiful golden corners to the pan.
  • If you are using frozen fruit, toss it in a spoonful of flour first so it does not bleed purple streaks through the entire bake.
03 -
  • Toast the nuts in a dry skillet for three minutes before adding them and the flavor deepens dramatically with almost no extra effort.
  • Let the wet mixture come to room temperature before combining so the melted butter does not cook the eggs into tiny scrambled bits.

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