Baked Berry Oatmeal
The breakfast I assemble on Sunday night so Monday takes care of itself: oats, milk, and eggs baked with a heap of berries until the top sets and the fruit collapses into jam. It reheats beautifully all week, one square at a time.
- Course
- Breakfast
- Cuisine
- American
- Prep Time
- 20 min
- Cook Time
- 50 min
- Total Time
- 1 hr 10 min
The Story Behind This Recipe
Baked Berry Oatmeal is one of those recipes I never planned to publish. It was scribbled inside a cookbook cover for years until enough people asked for it that I finally typed it out.
About 50 min start to finish is what earned it a permanent spot. That is short enough for a weeknight and generous enough to feel like real cooking.
Do not crowd the pan. I say that in half the recipes on this site because it is the mistake I still make when I am hungry and impatient.
Variation Ideas
- Swap in whole wheat flour for part of the white for more body.
- Top with fruit and yogurt instead of syrup.
- Double the batch and freeze portions for busy weekdays.
Ingredient Substitutions
- Butter
- Olive oil for savory dishes, or a good vegan stick for baking
- Milk
- Unsweetened oat or soy milk, which behave closest in cooking
- Greek yogurt
- Sour cream, or coconut yogurt to keep it dairy-free
- Maple syrup
- Honey, or brown sugar dissolved in a splash of water
Frequently Asked Questions
How long will this last?
Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
What is the best way to reheat it?
Warm it gently — covered at 300°F or over low heat on the stove with a splash of liquid — until just heated through. Fast, high heat is what dries leftovers out.
Can I make it ahead?
Yes. Prep and refrigerate the components up to a day ahead, then combine and finish just before serving so nothing loses its texture.
It tastes flat — what should I do?
Salt and acid, in that order. A pinch more salt then a squeeze of lemon or splash of vinegar will usually sharpen everything back into focus.
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What to Serve With Baked Berry Oatmeal
Recipe Card
Baked Berry Oatmeal
By Marguerite Hale
- Course
- Breakfast
- Cuisine
- American
- Prep Time
- 20 min
- Cook Time
- 50 min
- Total Time
- 1 hr 10 min
Ingredients
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 2 1/2 cups whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups mixed berries (blueberries and raspberries)
- Plain yogurt and extra maple syrup, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Heat the oven to 350F and butter a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- 2
Whisk the oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt together in a large bowl.
- 3
In a second bowl, whisk the milk, eggs, maple syrup, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth, then pour it over the oats and stir.
- 4
Fold in two-thirds of the berries, scrape everything into the dish, and scatter the rest of the fruit over the top.
- 5
Bake for 38 to 42 minutes, until the center is set and no longer sloshes when you nudge the pan.
- 6
Let it rest 10 minutes so it slices cleanly, then serve warm with yogurt and a little more maple syrup.
Nutrition
Estimated per serving (8 servings per recipe).
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