Healthy Baked Oatmeal
This healthy baked oatmeal is soft, chewy, and packed with flavor. It’s loaded with nutritious, wholesome ingredients and is a great way to start your day!
What is baked oatmeal?
Baked oatmeal is a casserole dish often eaten for breakfast. It consists of oats baked in milk, eggs, and sugar. It’s similar to bread pudding but instead of bread, you’re using rolled oats.
Why you should make this recipe:
- Easy to make – This one-bowl baked oatmeal recipe is so easy and versatile. You just mix everything together in one bowl and bake. You can also add any of your favorite mix-ins or toppings you have on hand.
- Healthy and nutritious – It’s naturally gluten-free and made with no refined sugar. It’s warm and satisfying. Serve it with some Greek yogurt or nut butter for added protein and you have a wholesome meal.
- Tastes great – This baked oatmeal tastes anything but healthy. It’s like banana bread meets an oatmeal cookie in one delicious casserole. It’s bursting with fresh juicy berries and a hint of cinnamon and maple. Top it with a few chocolate chips, a spoonful of yogurt, and an extra drizzle of maple syrup like I did, and it’s actually quite decadent.
Ingredients you’ll need:
- Rolled oats – quick or old-fashioned, not instant or steel-cut
- Milk – any kind including plant-based
- BananaÂ
- Eggs – can be replaced with flax eggs, chia eggs, or another banana as a vegan option
- Maple syrup or honey
- Vanilla extract & ground cinnamon
- Strawberries & blueberries – or any fresh or frozen fruit you have on hand
How to make baked oatmeal:
(the ingredient amounts are listed in the printable recipe card further below)
- In a large mixing bowl, toss together the rolled oats and cinnamon. Add in the milk, eggs, mashed banana, maple syrup, and vanilla. Mix until combined, then fold in the blueberries and chopped strawberries.
- Pour the oat mixture into a 9×9″ greased baking dish. Sprinkle with any additional toppings like chocolate chip, chopped nuts, or shredded coconut if desired. Bake for 30 minutes or until the center is set.
FAQ:
How to eat baked oatmeal:
Best enjoyed warm with a drizzle of maple syrup. It’s also great with some Greek yogurt or nut butter for added protein. You can also serve it with a side of fresh berries for extra fiber and vitamin C.
Is baked oatmeal good for you?
Yes, it’s very good for you. It’s packed with soluble fiber and loaded with vitamins and nutrients. Oatmeal is also very filling and keeps you feeling satisfied for a long time, which can help with weight loss. (source: Healthline)
How to make baked oatmeal cups
Simply bake in a greased muffin pan at 375F for about 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Can you freeze baked oatmeal?
Yes, baked oatmeal freezes very well. You can freeze it whole or cut it up into squares. Double wrap the baked oatmeal in plastic wrap and store in the freezer for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat in the microwave before serving.
You might also like:
- Healthy Banana Oatmeal Cookies
- Old-fashioned Oatmeal Cookies
- Classic Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
- Easy Bread Pudding
- Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Muffins
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PrintBaked Oatmeal
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 9
- Category: breakfast, snack
- Method: bake
- Cuisine: American
Description
This healthy baked oatmeal is soft, chewy, and packed with flavor. It’s loaded with nutritious, wholesome ingredients and is a great way to start your day!
Ingredients
- 2 cups quick or old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup milk of any kind (incl. plant-based)
- 2 large eggs (*see notes below for vegan options)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 ripe mashed banana
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup diced strawberries
Optional toppings
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F and grease a 9×9″ baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss together the rolled oats and cinnamon. Add in the milk, eggs, mashed banana, maple syrup, and vanilla. Mix until combined, then fold in the blueberries and chopped strawberries.
- Pour the oat mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with any additional toppings like chocolate chip, chopped nuts, or shredded coconut if desired.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the center is set.Â
Notes
Leftovers can be covered and stored in the fridge for up to 5 days.
*Egg substitutes for this recipe: Mix 2 tbsp of ground flax with 6 tbsp of water, or mix 2 tbsp of chia seeds with 6 tbsp of water, or add another mashed banana.
I have frozen blueberries and cherries. Do I thaw them first to add or can I add them in frozen?
You can add them frozen and just bake for a few minutes longer. Enjoy!
This looks great! I don’t have bananas on hand, so I’m going to try it with pumpkin!
Ooh, that’s a great substitution! Enjoy the pumpkin baked oatmeal:)
This is winner of the year for me. Today I’m making it without the banana and I hope it will be very good.
Thanks, Gerry and let me know how it is without the banana. I’ve never made it that way, so I’m curious:)
Oh yum! I’ve never baked oatmeal but I’m loving the banana bread vibe this is giving me. Such a great idea to use mashed banana then top it with more delicious fruit for a complete breakfast.
Thank you, Bernice! Enjoy:)
This is such a great weekend breakfast. We added blackberries because we had some leftover and it was just as delicious. Anything with a little syrup on it is a win at our house!
Thank you, Kristen! Glad you liked it:)
Could you mix and refrigerate in the pan the night before and then bake in the morning? Â Sounds delicious for my kids!
Yes, I don’t see why not since there are no leavening agents in it. I hope you and your kids enjoy it!
actually it’s a question. Can you use frozen bananas in this recipe?
Yes, I use frozen bananas for this recipe all the time. Just thaw and mash it up. Enjoy!
Delivers as promised and then some.
Thank you, Cathy! Glad you liked it:)
What would you suggest to make it a lower sugar option?
Hi Carol, it’s already a low-sugar option. If you want it lower, you could skip the maple syrup. Enjoy!
Terrific recipe!  I made a pan of this for my neighbour, who told me over the phone that she wasn’t feeling well, but that she was craving oatmeal.
I gave the whole finished pan to her with a small container of plain Greek yogurt on the side.
She later phoned me and exclaimed how delicious it is and how much better it made her feel.
She said she had a big slice with a dollop of the yogurt.
She repeated how fabulous it is, over and over, and that she can’t stop smiling.
It brightened her spirit a lot too.
Not too sweet, really tasty, so fresh and filling, she said.
Thank you for another fantastic recipe!
You’re very welcome, Caroline, and that’s so nice of you to make it for your neighbor! I hope you make a batch for yourself to enjoy:)
I made this recipe this morning. It was wonderful, not too sweet. My husband and I both enjoyed it. We just added a little bit of milk. Very filling breakfast.
Thanks, Pat! I’m so glad you and your husband enjoyed it:)