Ingredients
– 1 1/2 cups milk (whole or 2%)
– 2 eggs
– 1/2 cup maple syrup or packed light-brown sugar (adjust between 1/4 cup to 3/4 cup to taste)
– 1/4 cup melted butter (salted or unsalted)
– 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder (preferably aluminum-free)
– 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon (additional warm spices like nutmeg, ginger, or cloves can be added)
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (real vanilla recommended)
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 3 cups rolled oats (old fashioned or quick oats; steel cut oats are not suitable)
Instructions
1-Preheat your oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and grease an 8ร8-inch baking dish to keep everything from sticking.
2-In a large mixing bowl: whisk together 1 1/2 cups milk, 2 eggs, 1/2 cup maple syrup or packed light-brown sugar (adjust to taste between 1/4 cup and 3/4 cup), 1/4 cup melted butter, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/4 teaspoon salt until well blended.
3-Stir in rolled oats: Stir in 3 cups rolled oats to mix everything evenly and let the flavors combine.
4-Pour the mixture: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out for even baking.
5-Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes until the oatmeal is set and has a nice golden top.
6-Let it cool: Let it cool slightly before slicing into squares and serving warm for the best taste.
7-For a muffin variation: add 1/2 cup applesauce to the mixture, divide it into 12 greased or paper-lined muffin cups, and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until done.
Last Step:
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๐ Do not skip cinnamon and vanilla; they add a warm, treat-like flavor.
โณ Let baked oatmeal cool slightly before slicing for cleaner portions.
๐ฅ Best served warm, freshly baked or reheated, as it is less enjoyable when cold.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 to 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 262 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 164 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
