Cinnamon Spice Oatmeal Bake
A comforting and customizable baked oatmeal dish layered with cinnamon and brown sugar, perfect for indulgent yet nutritious breakfasts.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups milk Use almond milk for a dairy-free version.
- 2 whole eggs Flax eggs can be used for vegan version.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped nuts Optional, substitute with chocolate chips if preferred.
- ½ cup raisins Optional, can be replaced with other dried fruits.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, cinnamon, brown sugar, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until combined but do not overmix.
- Fold in nuts and raisins if using.
- Grease a baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
- Pour the oatmeal mixture into the prepared dish, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
- Check for doneness with a toothpick; it should come out clean.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For a vegan alternative, replace milk with almond milk and eggs with flax eggs. You can also customize with seasonal fruits or spices.