February 14, 2012

Simple Baked Oatmeal Recipe

Gluten Free Vegetarian Breakfast + Brunch Oatmeal Bake
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My friend Lauren shared this simple baked oatmeal recipe for breakfast on a girls trip to Georgia; it was so delicious (and easy) I knew I had to share.

simple baked oatmeal recipe


simple baked oatmeal recipe

Simple Baked Oatmeal Recipe

Simple Baked Oatmeal Recipe
May 5, 2019

This simple, nutritious, and versatile breakfast recipe is perfect for a group brunch or to make ahead so you have a healthy breakfast ready to go during the week. Enjoy plain or topped with yogurt or extra fresh fruit. Double (or triple!) the recipe for larger groups.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Yield
4 servings
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Ingredients:

Dry:

  • 2 cups rolled or quick oats
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/3 cup dried fruit (we used raisins)
  • 1/4 cup chopped nuts (e.g. walnuts or almonds; optional)
  • 2 Tbsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. baking powder

Wet:

  • 1 & 1/2 cup milk or almond milk
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 very ripe bananas, chopped (optional)
  • 2 Tbsp. canola oil
  • 1 egg, beaten

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375.
  2. In a large bowl, mix dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, mix wet ingredients. Add wet ingredients to dry, stirring gently until mixed.
  3. Coat an 8-inch baking dish with cooking spray; pour in batter.
  4. Bake for 20 minutes, or until firm. Serve warm.

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79 comments
  • Such a simple, nutritious and delicious breakfast! This would be perfect to make for a brunch event, or to make on the weekend and have a ready to go breakfast the reiftar the week!
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    • This baked oatmeal looks delicious. But I am confused! The recipe says to use an 8" (square?) pan. The picture shows a larger pan - 9x13? It's definitely not square! Which size is best?
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      • Either one is fine! I've done both. :)
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      • (If you use a larger pan, watch to make sure it doesn't burn since it will be thinner!)
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  • Oooo that would be good with some fresh blueberries (I thought that's what the raisins were.)
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  • yum that looks so good!
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  • Great recipe Anne! This will be great to make at the brunch I am having with family on Sunday!
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  • I love baked oatmeal! I will sometimes cook a big batch, cut into single servings and warm up each morning! Quick, easy, delicious, and most importantly- nutritious!!!
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  • This will be added to the breakfast/brunch, especially with guests repertoire! Mmm, I'm thinking fresh blueberries would be good in this too! I think I'll give it a test run tomorrow! Thanks so much for sharing Anne, you're such an encouragement!
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  • Ooh I've never baked oatmeal before! You make it look so good, i've got to try.
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  • Anne, I did the baked oatmeal thing according to your instructions and it was delish. My husband couldn't get enough of it and that is really saying something for him. He is usually an egg, grits, bacon or sausage man, but he loved it. I did add some figs on top. He had two helpings. Luckily he is in tip top shape and is a runner. He wants me to try and run with him but I like to walk briskly because I am bosomy endowed.Teehee. Don't want to get a black eye Heehee
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    • Lol! I'm so glad to hear your husband liked it!
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  • Yay! I love it that this recipe made it onto your blog :)
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  • Oh this looks delicious, definitely going to bookmark this for when I'm back home. It looks like such an amazing breakfast, I would be a very happy girl if I had some of this on my plate tomorrow morning! Do you think it would keep quite well in the fridge and would it be okay to warm it up again the next day?
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    • Yes, it would definitely keep well in the fridge to be warmed up the next day (or even a few days later)!
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  • I love baked oatmeal...especially with berries in it! I'll have to try this one!
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  • These look amazing. I am thinking I need to get some raisins and make some this weekend!!
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  • Love it! Looks great!
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  • Hi Anne!!! I love your blog, I have read it for awhile, but never commented until now!!:-) I have a few questions.... Can you use old-fashioned oats or do I need to buy the quick cooking for this recipe? Do you know would I have to double or triple it to fill a 9 X 13 pan? What fruit works best in it? Thanks!! I am hosting the run/brunch for my running group this Sunday, and think this would be perfect!!!! ~Laura
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    • Hi Laura! Old-fashioned oats will work just fine. I'm not sure how much you would need to fill a 9x13 pan - but I would guess double. We used raisins for the fruit, but frozen or fresh blueberries or dried cranberries would also work well!
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  • Hi Anne! Just wondering if you used sweetened or unsweetened applesauce, or if it really matters. Thanks!
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    • We used unsweetened. I just always buy that kind - it's sweet enough as is, as far as I'm concerned! :)
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  • This sounds like an awesome way to have a semi-fancy, pre-prepped meal for guests but still get my healthy oats in for breakfast. Definitely saving this to try. :)
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  • Just made it - it's REALLY good - I didn't have any overly ripe bananas and I wish I had as I think that would have made it even better - so in the a.m I'm going to slice some banana for the top - but overall I may have found a new addiction
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    • Glad it was a success! :)
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  • I made this last night for supper (I'm on a breakfast-for-supper kick) with almond milk, chopped almonds, banana and craisins and it was great! When I make it again, because there will be a 2nd time), I think I may add some flax and cut back on the sugar since it seemed a bit too sweet for me. Just thinking about all the various fruit combinations you could do...endless! Mixed berries, apple & craisin, peach & mango, pear & fig...
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    • I know - I was thinking of cutting down the sugar and adding more fruit next time to mix it up! Yum :)
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  • Excellent meal for Breastfeeding mamas on the go! Planning to share with my working moms group - thanks!!
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    • Awesome - thanks, Colleen! :)
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  • Holy cow is this ever delicious!!! My mouth has been watering for this all week and it truly exceeded my expectations. I added extra fruits and nuts and also some quinoa flakes for extra protein. :) Hot out of the oven with fig and plum yogurt is superb. Thanks for the great recipe.
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    • Mmm fig and plum yogurt sounds divine!
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  • Just made this for breakfast and it was delish! We didn't have any oil so I left it out and we didn't even miss it! My husband also added some toasted coconut and cashews. Yum!
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  • Hi! Question: I just made something like this last night--a similar recipe from another website. It came out kinda mushy. Should it have a cake-like texture? I baked it for an hour and it just never firmed up. I'm going to try your recipe tonight--it seems like such a delicious way to serve oatmeal! Thanks! Wendy
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    • This recipe should be more cake-like - a little mushy but not crazy mushy. Did you end up making it last night?
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  • crazy easy, thanks! made it this morning: added some chopped dried pear and topped a serving with bulgarian yoghurt and molasses - yum! my husband doesn't like the texture of oatmeal porridge, but really liked this bake (even suggesting it might work well with chopped dates... uhm, yay!). we're having pretty hot weather for autumn, but even that couldn't stop me going for seconds! south african greetings from a first time reader, *d
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    • Ooo yes it would be good with chopped dates! I'm so glad you liked it - thanks for saying hello! :)
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  • Just made this to have for breakfast while working from home today. LOVE IT! So glad I doubled the recipe for leftovers :)
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  • That looks amazing! I will have to try and see if I like oatmeal that way.
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  • Made this for breakfast this morning, and it was yummy! I left out the sugar and substituted unsweetened almond milk, and found it to be very sweet still. Thanks for the new recipe!
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  • Looks yummy!! Any idea of the caloric count per serving?
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    • No, I'm sorry! If you calculate it, let me know and I'll add it in to the recipe page.
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  • I'm having a Mother's Day brunch on Sunday and you just solved my dilemma - one question. what do you think about using steel cut oats? Thanks so much and keep posting!!!
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    • Sure, I think that would work! It might just be a little chewier.
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  • Nice recipe.I like the post.
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  • I am obsessed with Baked Oatmeal! You can do so many variations with it! I recently made a strawberry, walnut, chocolate chip version and it was delicious. I am loving this recipe so I'll have to try it soon!
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  • I just baked it and it is delicious! I love it :-)
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  • Anne, this sounds great. Can you give us the break down of calories, fats, etc.?
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    • I'm sorry, I haven't calculated it, but you can put it into the calculator at SparkRecipes.com.
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  • I did the nutritional information and was pretty shocked. I made these and they are DELICIOUS!!!! But I'm not sure where all the calories are coming from... 9 Servings Amount Per Serving Calories 239.8 Total Fat 7.0 g Saturated Fat 1.2 g Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8 g Monounsaturated Fat 2.5 g Cholesterol 21.4 mg Sodium 60.0 mg Potassium 305.9 mg Total Carbohydrate 46.4 g Dietary Fiber 3.7 g Sugars 28.0 g Protein 5.4 g Vitamin A 2.9 % Vitamin B-12 3.5 % Vitamin B-6 10.8 % Vitamin C 6.3 % Vitamin D 5.3 % Vitamin E 1.3 % Calcium 9.0 % Copper 8.8 % Folate 3.3 % Iron 12.0 % Magnesium 7.2 % Manganese 19.7 % Niacin 1.6 % Pantothenic Acid 2.6 % Phosphorus 8.8 % Riboflavin 8.1 % Selenium 2.8 % Thiamin 7.5 % Zinc 3.6 %
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    • oh, and I did a 9 inch pan and broke them up into 9 servings.
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  • darn-- I'm stuck inside in a snowstorm and have no appleasauce! is there anything else I can sub for that? Greek yogurt maybe?
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    • Sure, you could try that! The applesauce made it sweeter so if you like things sweet, you might want to add a little more sugar if you use the yogurt instead!
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    • I made them with plan Greek yogurt not applesauce, less cals.
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  • This recipe is a keeper,just made it this morning,all i can say that i will be baking this again this evening cause the first cake is almost all gone.yummy yummy.and healthy. Thank you for sharing
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  • Made a double batch for my family of 5 for lunch. 4/5 liked it! I did not double the sugar or raisins though! :) Going to try with Blueberries next time! We also topped it with a little peanut butter ;)
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  • Made this a few times now. Great recipe. My favorite version is with fresh blueberries (or the frozen organic ones from Trader Joes great because small so there's a lot of them). I've also played around with the sugar and prefer approx 1/4 cup. I don't usually sweeten my oatmeal much. Most crowds would probably prefer your version. In any case, love having leftovers of this too!
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    • Glad you're enjoying it! :)
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  • Hi Anne, I love he recipe but, I would love to know if it is possible to skip the sugar? Or can I replace the sugar with fruit? Thanks Andrea
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    • You can use unsweetened applesauce instead - or add more banana! :)
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  • I have made this recipe quite a few times now and it is a staple in our house! Even my husband and older daughter who don't care for oatmeal like this! It is great leftover the next day too. I've tried it with different kinds of milk and oil (like coconut)...with bananas, without...with craisins....whatever I have on hand and it always comes out delicious. Thanks so much for this recipe!
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    • Yay! I'm so glad your whole family has been enjoying it! :)
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  • I have been making this for several years and always think I need to review this recipe. Well today I finally am getting around to it. Our family loves this quick, easy to throw together oatmeal. We especially like that it is just as good the next day. Thank you for sharing this recipe and just know I too have passed it along to many friends and family. This one is a keeper 😊
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    • Thank you for taking the time to let me know that you and your family are enjoying this recipe! :)
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  • Can I make this without applesauce?
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    • Yes, I would just add a little more milk - probably an extra 1/4 cup - to make up for it!
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