Baked Oatmeal

There’s something comforting about the gentle aroma of oats, cinnamon, and sweet fruit filling the kitchen—it’s like a warm invitation to slow down and savor the morning. This baked oatmeal is a cozy, family‑friendly recipe built from simple pantry staples, ripe berries (or apples!), and a touch of maple syrup or honey.

It’s the kind of dish that bakes while everyone wakes or does chores, ready to serve in warm, generous bowls. Perfect for weekend breakfasts, lunchboxes, or brunch gatherings, it brings people together effortlessly. Hearty, wholesome, and easy to customize, this baked oatmeal is pure fellowship in every spoonful—simple, satisfying, and shared. Even better, you can keep it in the fridge and enjoy it cold!

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Baked Oatmeal

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Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter softened
2/3 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
3 cup rolled oats
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup milk

Method

Cream together the butter, brown sugar, and eggs. I don't get my mixer out, just use a wire whisk and whisk it well.
Add the oats, baking powder, salt, and milk.
Stir all together.
Bake in a 9x9 pan on 350℉ for 30-35 minutes. You can mix it up the night before and store in the refrigerator until morning.

Notes

In a hurry?? Spread into a 9x13 pan instead of a 9x9 and it will bake much faster because it is a thinner layer. Alternatively, if you have a microwave, you can bake it in there for 10 minutes on high.

Other options: Add finely chopped fruit or nuts of choice right before baking. Sprinkle with cinnamon and add raisins. Add 1/4 cup pumpkin puree and only 1/4 cup milk and some pumpkin spices.

Serving ideas: We eat our baked oatmeal with fresh, cold milk and fruit. I always make a double and sometimes a triple recipe and leftovers get stores in the refrigerator and we enjoy the baked oatmeal as a cold cereal alternative for the next couple mornings.

Growing up, we weren't fans of oatmeal made on the stovetop, this way my mom's alternative and has become a favorite in my family's breakfast rotation as well.