Amish Baked Oatmeal
This Amish Baked Oatmeal is simple to make for a comforting breakfast that can serve a crowd easily or is ideal for weekday meal prep. With a handful of pantry staple ingredients, you can have a healthy breakfast made in under an hour.
Servings: 9 servings
Calories: 309kcal
Ingredients
Oatmeal
- ½ cup canola or vegetable oil
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs lightly beaten
- 1 cup milk
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Vanilla Cinnamon Cream
- 2 cups milk
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 2 tablespoon granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ºF. Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together oil, sugar, eggs, and milk.
- In a small bowl combine oats, baking powder, and salt.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. If adding fruit, fold in the mixture.
- Pour in the prepared baking dish. Either cover and refrigerate overnight or go ahead and bake. Bake for 35-45 minutes or until set and golden brown.
- Meanwhile, for the cream, in a small saucepan over low heat whisk together milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, and sugar.
- Dish up individual servings of the oatmeal in a small bowls and pour cream on top.
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Notes
Pro Tips and Substitutions
- Thicken the Cream: If you’d like the vanilla cream to be thicker, you can substitute milk with half-and-half or thicken with it with a cornstarch slurry.
- Dairy-Free Option: Substitute the milk with your favorite plant-based milk like coconut milk or cashew milk.
- Oil Alternatives: You can use coconut oil or melted butter instead of vegetable or canola oil.
- Sugar Alternatives: Instead of white sugar, you can use brown sugar or honey for a more complex sweetness—just adjust the amount as needed. You could also consider using sugar substitutes.
- Add Protein: You can add a scoop of your favorite protein powder to the oatmeal mixture before baking. It's a great way to increase the protein content and make your breakfast more filling. Be sure to choose a flavor that complements the other ingredients.
- Double the Recipe: You can double the recipe and bake in a 13x9-inch casserole dish.
- Variety of Toppings: Top it off with a sprinkle of sliced almonds, pecans or walnuts for an extra crunch. You can also top with fresh berries, chocolate chips, chocolate sauce, syrup, whipped cream or powdered sugar. Picky eaters will be easy to please!
Storage and Freezing
You can mix up amish baked oatmeal at night, and the next morning, allow the oatmeal to sit at room temperature while the oven heats up. Once the baked oatmeal has cooled, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. When you're ready to enjoy a serving, simply reheat it in the microwave or oven until warmed through. It’ll last 4-5 days in the refrigerator. You can also freeze individual portions for longer storage, ensuring you have a quick and healthy breakfast option on busy mornings.Nutrition
Calories: 309kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 249mg | Potassium: 249mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 220IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 168mg | Iron: 1mg
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