Description
Amish Baked Oatmeal is a warm, hearty breakfast dish featuring rolled oats baked with milk, eggs, maple syrup, and spices to create a delicious, non-mushy texture. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for preparing ahead and baking fresh in the morning, making it a comforting meal the whole family will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups milk (preferably anything but skim)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup maple syrup or packed light-brown sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3 cups rolled oats (quick oats works fine too)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and butter an 8 by 8-inch baking dish to prevent sticking, then set it aside.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, maple syrup or brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until well combined and smooth.
- Add Oats: Stir the rolled oats into the wet mixture until fully incorporated, ensuring the oats are evenly coated with the liquid ingredients.
- Prepare to Bake: Pour the oat mixture into the buttered baking dish and spread it out evenly to ensure uniform cooking.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 40 minutes until the oatmeal is set and lightly golden on top.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the baked oatmeal to cool slightly. Cut into squares and serve warm with fresh fruits, nuts, milk, cream, half and half, maple syrup, or honey as desired.
- Optional Prep Ahead: You can prepare the mixture the night before and refrigerate. Remove from the fridge and let it come to room temperature while the oven heats, then bake as directed for a fresh morning meal.
Notes
- This recipe yields a baked oatmeal that is not mushy but has a delightful texture the whole family will enjoy.
- Can be prepped the night before and baked fresh in the morning for convenience.
- Serve with a variety of toppings like fresh fruit, nuts, or additional maple syrup for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 262 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 164 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
