Start your day with a comforting and nutritious baked oatmeal that’s packed with wholesome ingredients. It’s easy to make, endlessly customizable, and perfect for meal prep!
🔥 Prep Time: 10 minutes | 🍽️ Cook Time: 35 minutes | ⏳ Total Time: 45 minutes | 🍴 Servings: 6
Ingredients:
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 cups milk (any kind)
- 1 large egg
- ⅓ cup maple syrup or honey
- 2 tbsp melted butter or coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup berries (fresh or frozen)
- Optional toppings: nuts, seeds, sliced bananas, or yogurt
Let’s Make It!
Step-by-Step Instructions:
Preheat oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8×8-inch (20x20cm) baking dish.
Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together milk, egg, maple syrup, melted butter, and vanilla.
Combine: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix gently. Fold in the berries.
Bake: Pour mixture into the baking dish and bake for 30–35 minutes or until the top is golden and set.
Serve: Let cool for 5 minutes. Serve warm with extra toppings, if desired.
🥣 “This baked oatmeal is soft, cozy, and naturally sweetened—a feel-good way to start the day!”
Tips & Variations:
- Make it vegan: Use plant-based milk and a flax egg (1 tbsp flaxseed + 3 tbsp water).
- Add protein: Mix in ¼ cup protein powder.
- Flavor ideas: Try apple-cinnamon, banana-walnut, or chocolate-chip!
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