Make-Ahead Baked Oatmeal: Classic Vanilla Base
A simple recipe for baked oatmeal that you can prepare ahead of time for easy weekday breakfasts or serving a crowd.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Total Time: 45 min
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 1/2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce or melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix the rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and brown sugar.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, applesauce or melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and the center is set.
- Let it cool for 5 minutes before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For a fruit variation, gently fold in 1 cup of fresh or frozen blueberries or diced apples before baking.
- To make this gluten free, use certified gluten free rolled oats.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat individual servings in the microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 43
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 30