Easy + Healthy Baked Oatmeal – Simple Breakfast Recipe

Baked Oatmeal makes a very easy breakfast with only eight common and simple ingredients that are good for you! And it’s delicious with only milk or with fruit and yogurt.

Homemade Baked Oatmeal – A Simple Healthy Breakfast Idea

I don’t know about you, but making a good breakfast on busy mornings can be a challenge for me. I want something that’s easy, doesn’t make a big mess in the kitchen, and also healthy and hearty.

A simple pan of baked oatmeal is just the thing! 

This easy recipe has been one of my Sunday breakfast go-to’s lately:

• It only takes about ten minutes to whip up a batch of baked oatmeal, then while it bakes I can do other important things (like clean out the dishwasher or pack the diaper bag😅).
  
• There’s minimal clean-up, which is always a win!
  
• Naturally sweetened with maple syrup. I like to skip extra added sugars where I can, and this great recipe only uses maple syrup instead of brown sugar for sweetener. 
  
• The ingredients are mostly common, budget-friendly kitchen staples (with the exception of maple syrup, maybe!); no special trips to the store for odd stuff.
  
• Baked oatmeal is delicious. I love the cinnamon in there (though you can skip it if you wish). Also, I love how the baking powder flavor isn’t super strong like it is in some baked oatmeal recipes I’ve tried. 

Use this as a base recipe and add fruit, seeds, nuts and more (see Tips, Tricks & Notes section) to customize your baked oatmeal. More breakfast ideas right this way!➡️

Eight Wholesome Ingredients 

• Oats – this may be controversial, but the more mushy texture of quick oats is actually my preference in baked oatmeal! Though rolled oats are fine, too. I don’t recommend steel-cut oats, since they take longer to cook and soften. Be sure to get the certified gluten-free oats if you’re gluten free.
  
• Eggs – large brown eggs are a binder in baked oatmeal and it’s also a great way to add a little boost of protein.
  
• Milk – whole cow’s milk, or whatever milk you have on hand (even non-dairy milk) should work ok. I never tried oat milk or coconut milk, so if you do, let me know how it worked for you!
  
• Maple syrup – pure maple syrup adds sweetness to this baked oatmeal.
  
• Oil – I usually use avocado oil. 
  
• Baking powder – is a leavener, so it lifts everything up and makes it more fluffy and light!
  
• Cinnamon – ground cinnamon, for flavor. This is optional, but I love it!
  
• Salt (not pictured) – sea salt (or any) but sea salt is probably my favorite.

Find the full recipe on a handy little printable recipe card at the bottom of this post! ⬇️

Supplies we used

• 8×8 baking dish, or a casserole dish similar in size. I like to use this 8×8 square baking dish from Pyrex.
  
• Large bowl and a whisk
  
• Measuring cups and spoons and a spatula or two
  
• Non-stick cooking spray, butter, or oil to grease the pan

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How to make Easy + Healthy Baked Oatmeal

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, maple syrup, milk, oil, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.

Add the oats to the wet mixture and mix thoroughly then spread the oat mixture evenly into a greased 8×8 pan.

Bake for 15 – 20 minutes until the oatmeal is firmly set in the middle and the edges are turning golden brown.

Serve and enjoy!💛

How to Store Baked Oatmeal

Cover the leftover baked oatmeal with plastic wrap or place in an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to 5 days. Or, you can freeze the baked oatmeal for a couple months. Be sure and label the container, so you don’t forget it!

Tips, Tricks, and Notes for Easy + Healthy Baked Oatmeal

Don’t overbake! I’m always checking my baked oatmeal right around that 15-minute mark to see how close to done it is. I like to take a spoon or knife and gently press into the middle to see if the middle is set, or if it needs a couple more minutes to bake. Keep in mind, baking time will vary based on your dish size and your oven.

While this baked oatmeal recipe is great just the way it is, here are some ideas for ways to customize it for the whole family:

Add extras, such as pieces of fresh berries, nuts, coconut, chia seeds, vanilla extract, a little bit of protein powder or even chocolate chips into the batter before baking.

If you want to make a 9×13 pan of baked oatmeal, simply double the recipe!

Ways to Serve Baked Oatmeal

Here’s one of our favorite ways: in a bowl with plain old milk! There are other great ways to serve baked oatmeal, such as in a bowl with:

• Yogurt and/or fresh blueberries, strawberries or raspberries or any fresh fruit, really
  
• Canned fruit, such as peaches 
  
• Warm apple pie filling 
  
• Yogurt, chia seeds, and a dollop of peanut butter
  
• Whipped cream and maple syrup

More breakfast ideas to try:

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