Baked Oatmeal

Baked oatmeal is a hearty recipe rooted in Northern European and American traditions of grain-based breakfasts. Made with rolled oats, milk, eggs, and a sweetener such as brown sugar or maple syrup, it often includes fruit, nuts, or spices. The ingredients create a custard-like base that binds the oats together.

The technique involves mixing the wet and dry components, then baking until set with a lightly crisped top. Variations may layer fruit at the bottom or scatter it on top for caramelization. This method transforms simple pantry staples into a structured, sliceable preparation with rustic character and enduring heritage.

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Prep Time: 10 min

Cook Time: 30 min

Total Time: 40 min

Yield: 12 servings

A muffin tray filled with baked oatmeal.

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup maple syrup or packed light brown sugar
  • ¼ cup butter, melted
  • 1½ tsp. baking powder
  • 1½ tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp. cinammon
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • 3 cups rolled oats (can use quick oats, not steel cut)

Instructions

  1. 1.
    Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease 8x8 baking pan or muffin pan if not using paper muffin cups.
  2. 2.
    In a large bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, maple syrup or brown sugar, melted butter, baking powder, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. 3.
    Mix in the oats.
  4. 4.
    Pour batter into baking pan and level out. Use an ice cream scoop to portion muffin cups.
  5. 5.
    Bake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes until oatmeal is firm. Check with a toothpick.
  6. 6.
    Let the baked oatmeal cool then cut into squares or remove muffins from the pan.
  7. 7.
    Serve warm with maple syrup, honey, cream, or fruit.