Description
This Baked Oatmeal (Base Recipe) is a warm, wholesome breakfast made with oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and dried cranberries. Perfectly balanced and easy to customize, it’s a cozy start to any morning.
Ingredients
3 cups rolled oats
1 cup brown sugar, or to taste
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
2 large eggs
1 cup milk
½ cup melted butter
2 teaspoons alcohol-free vanilla flavor (Simply Organic Alcohol-Free Vanilla Flavor or Watkins Clear Vanilla Flavor)
¾ cup dried cranberries
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Mix oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
3. In another bowl, beat eggs and mix in milk, melted butter, and alcohol-free vanilla flavor.
4. Combine the wet and dry mixtures, stirring until the oats are fully coated.
5. Fold in the dried cranberries until evenly distributed.
6. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or oil.
7. Spread the oatmeal mixture evenly into the dish and smooth the top.
8. Bake for about 40 minutes, until the top is golden and edges are set.
9. Remove from oven, let cool slightly, and serve warm with milk or yogurt.
Notes
You can vary the fruit by adding dried blueberries, diced apples, pears, or peaches when in season.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.
To freeze, wrap individual portions in parchment paper and store in freezer-safe bags for up to two months.
Reheat in the microwave for 30–60 seconds or in the oven at 325°F for 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American