Description
This easy and delicious baked oatmeal is a hearty, make-ahead breakfast perfect for busy mornings. It’s filled with wholesome oats, sweetened with brown sugar, and flavored with cinnamon and vanilla for a cozy, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 3 cups old-fashioned oats
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1½ cups milk
- ½ cup applesauce
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ cup melted butter
- ½ cup raisins or dried cranberries (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine oats, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and brown sugar. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, applesauce, vanilla extract, and melted butter.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until combined.
- Fold in raisins or dried cranberries if using.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes or until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving. Serve warm or cold.
Notes
- You can substitute milk with almond or oat milk for a dairy-free version.
- Add chopped nuts or fresh fruit like apples or berries for variation.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Reheat in the microwave or enjoy cold as a grab-and-go breakfast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
