Baked oatmeal is a healthy breakfast idea that’s packed with whole grains and fiber. In this post, we’ll teach you how to make baked oatmeal and share all of our favorite baked oatmeal recipes.
Baked oatmeal is my favorite way to eat oatmeal because it’s almost like eating cake for breakfast. Baked oatmeal is a great make-ahead breakfast idea that takes no time to reheat when you’re ready to eat.
What is Baked Oatmeal?
Baked oatmeal is a method of cooking oatmeal where you combine rolled oatmeal with eggs and milk to create a muffin or cake-like breakfast bake.
The texture is like a hearty bread or muffin and it’s so good topped with your favorite toppings such as peanut butter, honey, and fresh berries.
Is Baked Oatmeal Healthy?
Baked oatmeal is a healthy breakfast recipe because it’s made with whole grains, is naturally sweetened, and is packed with fiber.
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Common Ingredients for Baked Oatmeal
The main ingredients in baked oatmeal are typically oatmeal, eggs, and milk. We’re sharing other common ingredients below for you to stock up on!
Oatmeal: we’ve made baked oatmeal with both rolled oats and quick cooking oats. You can pretty much use them interchangeably. I’d say that rolled oats give you more of a “bite” kind of texture, where quick cooking oats are more muffin-like.
Eggs: eggs or an egg replacement like a flax egg are an important component when it comes to baked oatmeal. This is what gives the oatmeal the true muffin-like texture and it’s important you don’t skip this step!
Milk: Liquid is essential in baked oatmeal and we love using almond milk. The great thing is that you can use any kind of milk 1:1 such as cows, soy, etc.
Fruit: most baked oatmeal recipes call for some kind of fruit. I love adding pureed fruit like applesauce or mashed banana so that I don’t have to add as much (if any) oil.
Sweetener: our favorite sweeteners to use in baked oatmeal are maple syrup and honey. We like to keep things refined-sugar free, which is why we don’t use white sugar or brown sugar in our oatmeal bake recipes.
Flour: some baked oatmeal recipes call for flour and some don’t. I prefer to use a little bit of flour, whether it’s oat flour or white whole wheat flour, because this also helps with that yummy, bread-like texture.
Oil: Most baked oatmeal recipes call for some kind of oil and our favorite oil to bake with is coconut oil. Don’t forget to melt it before you mix it in!
Add-In Ideas
Every baked oatmeal recipe deserves a few add-ins to really spice things up and make them unique. Here are some ideas:
- chocolate chips
- fresh or frozen fruit
- shredded coconut
- chopped nuts
- peanut butter
How to Make Baked Oatmeal (+ cups!)
Baked oatmeal is seriously so easy to make! You need one bowl and either a baking dish or muffin tin and you’re ready to roll!
- Add Dry Ingredients: place all dry ingredients into a large bowl and mix to combine.
- Add Wet Ingredients: add wet ingredients into the same bowl and mix again.
- Transfer: Transfer the batter into either a greased baking dish or a muffin tin (fill around 3/4 of the way full).
- Bake: Bake at 350ºF until fully cooked in the middle.
Bake Times
We recommend cooking both baked oatmeal and baked oatmeal cups at 350ºF. Here are the bake times for the two:
- Baked Oatmeal: 30-40 minutes
- Baked Oatmeal Cups: 18-20 minutes
Quick tip! if you find a recipe that’s for normal baked oatmeal you can almost always bake it in a muffin tin to make baked oatmeal cups and visa versa!
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Guide to Overnight Oats
Want more overnight oats inspiration? Check out our Guide to Overnight Oats and learn how to make the perfect bowl + get 8 easy flavor variations!
Baked Oatmeal Q&A
How long does baked oatmeal keep? If you store your baked oatmeal in the refrigerator in an air-tight container, it should last anywhere from 3-5 days. You can also try freezing your baked oatmeal for later and that should last around 3 months!
Can you use instant oatmeal for baking? Yes! You can use both rolled oatmeal and quick cooking oatmeal in most baked oatmeal recipes.
Should baked oatmeal refrigerate? While we suggest always refrigerating your baked oatmeal, it should be okay in the counter overnight. We do want to note that it will last much longer in the fridge than on the counter.
Why is oatmeal a good breakfast? Oatmeal is a great breakfast option because it’s packed with fiber and a 100% whole grain. It will keep you fuller for a longer time.
Can you leave cooked oatmeal out overnight? Yes, you can leave cooked oatmeal out overnight. Do note that we suggest refrigerating your baked oatmeal for the best results.
How to Store Baked Oatmeal
Once your baked oatmeal has fully cooled, we suggest slicing it into single servings and placing into a glass, airtight container. Same goes for the cups.
Store your baked oatmeal in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. While you can leave your baked oatmeal out overnight, they will last much longer in the fridge.
15 Healthy Baked Oatmeal Recipes
Baked Oatmeal Recipes
Here are our top baked oatmeal recipes from Fit Foodie Finds. My personal favorite? Peanut Butter Banana Baked Oatmeal. It’s yours too! It has almost 30 5-star reviews.
- Strawberry Rhubarb Baked Oatmeal
- Peanut Butter Banana Baked Oatmeal
- Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal
- Banana Berry Baked Oatmeal
- Berry Dark Chocolate Oatmeal Bake
- Lemon Blueberry Vegan Baked Oatmeal
- Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal
Baked Oatmeal Cups
Baked oatmeal cups is exactly what it sounds like. It’s baked oatmeal in little muffin cup form. This can be great for portion control. It’s also a great on-the-go snack! My fav? Baked Apple Oatmeal Cups. They’re so moist and delish!
- Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal Cups
- Triple Berry Baked Oatmeal Cups
- Chocolate Chip Zucchini Oatmeal Cups
- Raspberry Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal Cups
- Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal Cups
- Baked Apple Oatmeal Cups
Our Classic Baked Oatmeal Recipe
And now, we are sharing the baked oatmeal recipe that we use as a base for all of our delicious flavors!
This classic baked oatmeal comes together with rolled oats, mashed banana, eggs, almond milk, a little maple syrup, and a pinch of cinnamon.
You can bake it as-is or add any kind of delicious flavors such as chocolate chips, fresh fruit, or even shredded coconut.
Best Baked Oatmeal Recipe
Ingredients
Wet
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup mashed banana or any kind of fruit puree, ~1 large banana
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
Dry
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup white whole wheat flour any kind of flour will work
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- First, preheat oven to 350ºF then spray an 8x8-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place 1 large ripe banana in a large bowl. Then, use a fork to mash it until pureed.
- Add the rest of the ingredients into the large bowl and mix until combined.
- Transfer the batter into baking dish and bake at 350ºF for about 30 minutes or until the top begins to brown.
- Remove from oven and let cool.*
Tips & Notes
- Previously our Lemon Blueberry Baked Oatmeal Cups were in this recipe card. Get that recipe. The recipe was updated on March 19, 2021.
- Turn this recipe into baked oatmeal cups by using a muffin tin. Fill each muffin around 3/4 of the way full and bake at 350ºF for about 18-20 minutes.
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I tried to half this recipe because I didn’t want a whole 8 x 8 pan since it was just for myself. I put it in a bread pan. My batter was a little “thick” so I was worried it wouldn’t come out. It did and it tasted great – I added coconut, almonds, and raspberries.
So glad this worked for you!
These were great….I added coconut and chia seeds….they were hearty and just the right amount of sweetness.
These are amazing! The perfect grab and go snack or breakfast.
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It’s says you use a little bit of flour. It in your recipe ingredients list you don’t use flour? So should I use it and how much?