The Best All-Purpose Baked Oatmeal Base Recipe
Make this simple, wholesome baked oatmeal base recipe. It is perfect for meal prep and serves as a foundation for adding your favorite fruits or spices for a healthy breakfast.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Total Time: 45 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- 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°F (190°C). Lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix the rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add the brown sugar to the dry ingredients and stir to combine.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, applesauce (or melted butter), and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir until everything is just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the oatmeal mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top is set and lightly golden brown.
- Let the baked oatmeal cool for 5 minutes before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For a blueberry baked oatmeal, gently fold in 1 cup of fresh or frozen blueberries before baking.
- To make an apple cinnamon version, add 1 cup of diced apples and increase the cinnamon to 1 1/2 teaspoons.
- For a streusel topping, combine 1/4 cup flour, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and 2 tablespoons cold, cubed butter. Cut the butter into the dry mix until crumbly, then sprinkle over the top before baking.
- This recipe works well for make ahead breakfast preparation. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 9
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 43
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 9
- Cholesterol: 35