Easy Baked Oatmeal + 14 Recipes

Easy baked oatmeal + all the best baked oatmeal recipes in one place, with a flavor for every season and occasion! Baked oatmeal is perfect for meal prep and so delicious.

I’ve been sharing one baked oatmeal recipe a month for over a year! I’ve had so much fun coming up with creative flavors and you love making them so it’s a win, win!

Why Baked Oatmeal?

I honestly LOVE all types of oatmeal (and I have a ton of oatmeal recipes here on EBF), but baked oatmeal is definitely one of my favorite ways to enjoy oatmeal. Here’s why:

1. Topping the list is the fact that it’s the perfect meal prep recipe, but also fancy enough for a brunch. I love making baked oatmeal on the weekend and enjoying it for breakfast all week long.
2. You only need one mixing bowl and one baking dish for these recipes. Minimal dishes? Score.
3. The flavor combinations are endless! As you can tell, I’ve shared 14 flavor combinations so far and I don’t see myself slowing down anytime soon.
4. While many of the baked oatmeal recipes sound indulgent, all of the ingredients in my baked oatmeal recipes are wholesome, nutritious ingredients.
5. They can be allergen friendly. Sensitive to dairy? Use a dairy-free milk. Need to make vegan? Swap in a flaxseed egg in place of a traditional egg. Gluten-free? Check!

Baked Oatmeal Basics

While baked oatmeal recipes don’t get much easier, there are some pro tips.

The perfect ratio – Customize your own baked oatmeal but make sure you keep the ratio of liquid to oats the same. For most recipes you’ll use 1 part oats to 1 part liquid. I prefer to use unsweetened almond milk, oat milk or coconut milk but any milk works!

Make it vegan – All of my baked oatmeal recipes either call for an egg or a flaxseed egg to bind the dish together. To make a flaxseed egg, mix 1 Tablespoon of ground flaxseed with 3 Tablespoons water and let sit for 5 minutes until the mixture thickens a bit.

Just mix and bake – One of my favorite things about baked oatmeal is that you simply mix all of the ingredients in one bowl and then bake! Super simple and delicious.

Can You Make Baked Oatmeal Ahead of Time?

Yes, you can totally make baked oatmeal ahead of time. There are a couple options that work really well.

Option 1: Bake and Then Reheat Before Serving

1. Prepare baked oatmeal as the recipe suggests. Once baked, let the oatmeal cool, cover the baking dish and place in the fridge. You can do this 1-2 days in advance. When ready to serve, take oatmeal dish from fridge, cover with foil and reheat in a 350°F oven for about 20 minutes. For individual portions, set toaster oven to 350°F and bake for 5-10 minutes or reheat in the microwave for 1 minute.

Option 2: Prep as Much as You Can Without Baking

1. Mix together your dry ingredients in a bowl, cover and let sit out on the counter until morning.
2. Mix together all the wet ingredients in another bowl, cover and store in the fridge until morning.
3. In the morning, simply mix the wet and dry ingredients together, pour oatmeal mixture into your prepared baking dish and bake as recipe suggests.

If you make this easy baked oatmeal, be sure to leave a comment and star rating below letting us know how it turned out. Your feedback is so helpful for the EBF team and our readers!

Easy Baked Oatmeal

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• Author: Brittany Mullins
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 35 minutes
• Total Time: 45 minutes
• Yield: 6
• Diet: Vegan

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Ingredients

• 2 cups rolled old-fashioned oats
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 2 cups milk (I like using unsweetened vanilla almond milk)
• 1/4 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
• 1 Tablespoon ground flaxseed
• 1 Tablespoon melted coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 ripe bananas, sliced OR 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 1/2 cup mix-ins (a blend of nuts, fruit or chocolate chips)
• cooking spray

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Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375° F and spray an 8×8 inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
3. Add in wet ingredients: Add in the milk, sugar, flaxseed, coconut oil, vanilla and bananas. Stir to combine and then add in any mix-ins that you’re using.
4. Carefully pour oatmeal mixture into the prepared baking dish.
5. Scatter the remaining mix-ins across the top.
6. Bake: Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the top is nicely golden. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Portion and serve. Drizzle each portion with maple syrup if you want it a bit sweeter.
7. For storage: store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
8. To reheat: To reheat the whole baked oatmeal, cover with foil and reheat in a 350°F oven for about 20 minutes. For individual portions, set oven (or toaster oven) to 350°F and bake for 5-10 minutes or reheat in the microwave for 1 minute.

Notes

• Mix-in ideas: blueberries, raisins, cranberries, chopped almonds, pecans, walnuts, chocolate chips, etc.

• Category: Breakfast
• Method: Bake
• Cuisine: American

Keywords: baked oatmeal

Baked Oatmeal Recipes to Try

Baked Blueberry Oatmeal – This blueberry baked oatmeal is studded with blueberries and naturally sweetened with bananas and pure maple syrup. Can be made with fresh or frozen blueberries! Gluten-free and vegan-friendly.

Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal – This carrot cake baked oatmeal is fancy enough to serve for a special brunch but easy and healthy enough to make for your weekly meal prep. Gluten-free.

Easy Strawberry Banana Baked Oatmeal – This strawberry banana baked oatmeal recipe is the perfect make ahead breakfast. Strawberry, banana and chocolate… what could be better?

Peach Baked Oatmeal – A healthy baked oatmeal recipe using one of my favorite summer fruits: peaches! Make ahead for meal prep or a weekend brunch.

Zucchini Bread Baked Oatmeal – This baked oatmeal recipe makes it easy to sneak veggies into your morning. It’s perfect for meal prep — just reheat and serve!

Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal – Inspired by traditional Amish baked oatmeal and studded with apples, raisins and loads of cinnamon flavor. It’s vegan, gluten-free and great for meal prep.

Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal – The best cozy fall breakfast, this pumpkin baked oatmeal is made with oats, pumpkin, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon.

Sweet Potato Baked Oatmeal – Inspired by my favorite fall casserole, this sweet potato baked oatmeal is loaded with sweet potato goodness and topped with a crispy pecan topping.

Gingerbread Baked Oatmeal – This baked oatmeal makes for a cozy breakfast with warm spices and molasses. It’s super easy to whip up, gluten-free and vegan.

Peanut Butter Banana Baked Oatmeal – This baked oatmeal features the best oatmeal combo ever — peanut butter and banana. You’ll love prepping this easy baked oatmeal for the week.

Chocolate Baked Oatmeal – Sounds decadent, but this chocolate baked oatmeal with peanut butter is loaded with healthy ingredients. Of course, it’s still absolutely delicious and so easy to whip up.

Samoa Baked Oatmeal – Love coconut, caramel and chocolate? You will will adore this healthy Samoa baked oatmeal. It’s made with coconut milk, date caramel and a chocolate drizzle.

Maple Pecan Baked Oatmeal – Studded with chopped pecans and lightly sweetened with pure maple syrup this maple pecan baked oatmeal is fancy enough to serve for brunch, but awesome as a make-ahead breakfast for the week as well.

Apple Cinnamon Baked Steel Cut Oatmeal – This baked oatmeal is a lovely make-ahead breakfast option for busy mornings. Studded with sweet apple chunks, raisins and cinnamon, these oats will satisfy your taste-buds and keep you feeling full all morning. I love the added chia seeds in this one!

Baked Oatmeal Cups – The perfect way to meal prep baked oatmeal in individual servings. Keep these baked oatmeal cups in your fridge or freezer for an easy, healthy breakfast! There’s four different flavor options so you’ll never get bored.

Is there a baked oatmeal flavor you don’t see here that you’d like for me to create? Leave a comment letting me know!