Amish Baked Oatmeal

 Baked Oatmeal – this delicious breakfast is made with nutritious oats, sweetened with maple syrup and flavored with cinnamon and vanilla. It’s a hearty, delicious way to start the day!
This is such a simple and delicious way to prepare oatmeal! And finally an oatmeal that's not just mush. The whole family will love this! You can also prep the night before and bake the following morning (chill overnight then remove and let it rest at room temp while the oven preheats). 
Servings: 8
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes

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 baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3 cups rolled oats (quick oats works fine too)

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter an 8 by 8-inch baking dish, set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl whisk together milk, eggs, maple syrup or brown sugar, butter, baking powder, vanilla, cinnamon and salt.
  3. Mix in oats.
  4. Pour into prepared baking dish and spread evenly**.
  5. Bake in preheated oven 30 - 40 minutes until set.
  6. Let cool slightly then cut into squares and serve warm with fresh fruit, nuts, milk, a little cream or half and half, maple syrup or honey if desired.

Recipe Notes

  • *Sweetener amount can be adjusted to taste, I recommend using at least 1/4 cup (mildly sweet) and no more than 3/4 cup (really sweet).
  • **Oatmeal mixture can be refrigerated overnight if desired, then remove from fridge and let rest at room temperature 20 minutes while oven preheats and bake as directed.
  • Nutrition estimate based on using low-fat milk.
Nutrition Facts
Amish Baked Oatmeal Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 262Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Cholesterol 60mg20%
Sodium 164mg7%
Potassium 327mg9%
Carbohydrates 37g12%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 15g17%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 282IU6%
Calcium 143mg14%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition Disclaimer
COURSE: BREAKFAST
CUISINE: AMISH
KEYWORD: BAKED OATMEAL, BREAKFAST

Recipe originally published January, 2015. Photos have been updated and recipe revised to include another 1/4 cup milk along with simplified mixing instructions.