Baked Oatmeal with Fruits (Printable)
Wholesome oats baked with cinnamon, nuts, and fruits for a warm, comforting breakfast.
# What You’ll 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 kosher salt
→ Wet Ingredients
07 - 2 cups whole milk (dairy or non-dairy)
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (or coconut oil)
10 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
→ Add-ins
11 - 1 cup fresh blueberries, sliced bananas, or diced apples
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick cooking spray.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, stir together the rolled oats, chopped nuts, brown sugar, baking powder, ground 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 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 into an even layer using a spatula.
07 - Bake on the center rack 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 cool for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with a splash of milk, a dollop of yogurt, or a drizzle of maple syrup.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It tastes like dessert but fuels you like a proper breakfast, and you can prep it in about ten minutes before handing the work off to the oven.
- The leftovers reheat beautifully, which means Monday morning you is going to be really grateful toward Sunday morning you.
02 -
- Check the oatmeal at the 30 minute mark because every oven runs differently and the line between perfectly set and overbaked is narrower than you think.
- Letting it cool completely before covering and refrigerating prevents condensation from making the top soggy overnight.
03 -
- Toast your nuts in the same butter you plan to melt for the wet ingredients, infusing the fat with nutty flavor and saving yourself a pan to wash.
- Sprinkle an extra pinch of brown sugar and cinnamon across the top right before baking for a crackly, irresistible crust.