Description
Healthy Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal Breakfast that’s warm, naturally sweet, and perfect for meal prep. This wholesome recipe uses simple ingredients for a nutritious start to your day.
Ingredients
2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 large eggs
1¾ cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
⅓ cup pure maple syrup or honey
3 tablespoons melted coconut oil or unsalted butter
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup fresh or frozen berries
½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
¼ cup ground flaxseed (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish with butter or coconut oil.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together oats, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs until frothy, then add milk, maple syrup, melted oil, and vanilla extract.
4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and fold gently until just combined.
5. Fold in berries and nuts, reserving a handful for topping.
6. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
7. Sprinkle reserved nuts and berries on top.
8. Bake for 35-40 minutes until edges are golden and center is set but slightly jiggly.
9. Check internal temperature reaches 190-200°F for perfect doneness.
10. Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before cutting.
11. Cut into 6-9 squares and serve warm with yogurt and additional maple syrup if desired.
Notes
The mixture should resemble thick pancake batter before baking.
Don’t thaw frozen fruit before adding—it releases moisture during baking.
For meal prep, store cut portions in airtight containers for up to 5 days.
Freeze individual portions wrapped in plastic wrap for up to 3 months.
Add a splash of milk when reheating to restore moisture.
For vegan version, use 2 flax eggs and non-dairy milk.
Certified gluten-free oats make this recipe gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 215mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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