Baked Oatmeal | The Modern Proper (2024)

May 8, 2024

We’re always looking for ways to brighten up our day at breakfast, and this baked oatmeal dish really helps get the wheels turning. Make this on a Sunday, and just add milk and warm it up all week.

Photography by Gayle McLeod

The Simple, Healthy Baked Oatmeal Recipe For Happy Breakfasts

We love oatmeal. It’s satisfying, and a steaming bowl of baked oatmeal adds a touch of comfort to the start of the day. It’s also full of fiber and protein, making it a healthy breakfast option. Baked oatmeal is a great blank canvas that you can jazz up with any number of add-ins. We suggest raisins, nuts, chocolate chips, and fresh fruit, but the possibilities are truly endless. It’s a really great Mother’s Day Brunch Idea, too.

Are Baked Oats Good For You?

In comparison to other breakfast options, baked oatmeal is a great foundation for adding healthy fruits and nuts to the already good-for-you grain. Oats are known to be full of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants in addition to providing fiber and protein. This baked oatmeal offers a lot of good stuff in one easy recipe! We also love that plant-based milks can be swapped in to make a vegan version.

Baked Oatmeal Tastes Like A Warm Hug

Our baked oatmeal calls for maple syrup and brown sugar with a sprinkle of cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla, which is the culinary version of a big hug. There’s also a touch of coconut oil (or butter!) to add texture and help deliver all of those warming spices. Since you can make this ahead and warm it up with a touch of milk, you’ve got days of comforting, flavorful breakfasts ahead of you. We can’t think of a better (and frankly easier!) way to take care of yourself and your loved ones.

How To Make Homemade Baked Oatmeal

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.

2. Mix eggs (this holds all the good stuff together).

3. Add spices, sweeteners, milk, coconut oil (or butter!), and oats and mix, mix, mix.

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4. Grease your baking dish (you’ll thank us later).

5. Bake for 35-40 minutes.

6. For the best baked oatmeal we love a little fresh fruit, a drizzle of maple syrup and a splash of milk for serving.

Tools You’ll Need

• Measuring cups and spoons

• One mixing bowl is where most of the action takes place

• A baking dish, we use a 9x9 inch square dish

• Cooking spray is a quick way to coat the dish, but coconut oil works too

We Love Simple, Baked Breakfast Recipes

Baked breakfast recipes make life that much easier, and help everyone start the day on the right foot. Here’s a few more ideas to prepare for the week ahead or the next time you feed a hungry brunch crowd.

• Sausage Breakfast Casserole

• Baked French Toast

• Raspberry Breakfast Bars

Show Us Your Cozy Baked Oatmeal!

Snap a photo of your easy baked oatmeal recipe and maybe even a video of the beautiful people you feed it to. Tag us on Instagram using @themodernproper and #themodernproper. Breakfast just got better!