Cinnamon-Maple Baked Oatmeal
This Cinnamon-Maple Baked Oatmeal can be prepped in just 5 minutes! It reheats well from the refrigerator, making it an ideal breakfast for busy mornings. Topped with chopped nuts and a splash of milk, this baked oatmeal makes a hearty and healthy breakfast.
How do you like your oatmeal? My favorite way to eat it is topped with chopped almonds or pecans and drenched in lots of milk. So much milk that you can hardly see the oatmeal anymore. This works out perfectly in the summertime, when it’s already warm at breakfast time because all of that milk really cools down the oatmeal. In the winter, I sometimes need to reheat my bowl after adding milk to my oatmeal!
When it comes to breakfast foods, oatmeal is one of my favorites. Recently, rather than cooking it on the stove, I’ve been making this Cinnamon-Maple Baked Oatmeal. It is incredibly easy to make. You mix all of the ingredients together in one big bowl, pour it into a baking dish, and bake it in your oven for 45 minutes.
Since I tend to wake up super hungry in the mornings, I’ll often bake this oatmeal the night before and reheat it in the morning when I wake up. It’s tastes just as good reheated, and then I don’t have to wait around with a grumbling stomach while my breakfast bakes. To reheat, scoop an individual portion into a microwave-safe bowl, add a little (or a lot of) milk, and microwave until hot.
This recipe makes 8 servings, so my family can enjoy this Cinnamon-Maple Baked Oatmeal for a few days before it’s gone. Mornings are busy, and it is so convenient to have a healthy, filling breakfast ready when I wake up.
To keep breakfast healthy, I try to avoid adding too much sweetener to my oatmeal. I used three tablespoons of pure maple syrup to sweeten this baked oatmeal, and it was just right. I suggest serving the oatmeal topped with chopped pecans, or your favorite nut. And don’t forget a splash (or big pour, if you’re like me) of milk!
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 ½ cups milk (whichever type you prefer)
- 2 cups water
- 3 tbsp. pure maple syrup
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2 tsp. cinnamon
- ¼ tsp. salt
- 4 cups old-fashioned oats
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, water, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Add the oats and stir until combined.
- Carefully pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 45-50 minutes, stirring once after 15 minutes. Oatmeal is done when it is set and lightly browned on top. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
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This baked oatmeal looks fantastic, Kristine! Maple is one of my favorite flavors, and I love the addition of cinnamon! What a great idea to bake it, too. Makes it so easy to have for breakfast during the week. Pinned!
Thanks so much for the pin, Gayle! Maple and cinnamon are my favorite oatmeal flavorings.
This looks delicious! Would it work with quick oats? That’s all I have right now!
Thank you, Jennifer! I wouldn’t recommend using quick oats. They would make the texture of this not so good.
I always have to have cinnamon in my oatmeal! This version sounds so yummy!
I put cinnamon in my oatmeal every time. It’s essential!
I love oatmeal for breakfast too! Im going to have to try this one night because hubby wakes up earlier then I do and if he can reheat it – well I can sleep a little longer. 😉
That sounds like the perfect plan to me!
I love the idea of making this in advance and reheating it in the mornings! Morning always comes way too quickly for me, and this would be the perfect thing to get me going!
I bet mornings come quickly for you these days, with a newborn! I plan to keep this in my fridge once my baby girl arrives because I know I’ll be needing it for quick breakfasts. (And maybe even midnight snacks!)
I’ll have to try baked oatmeal! I love that quick prep time! Perfect!
Baked oatmeal is so convenient, Kelly! I think you’ll love it!
I LOVE baked oatmeal, Kristine, and I always love a nice toasted nut crunch! Cinnamon and maple syrup are always in my morning bowl, too — those flavors are the best! Pinned. 🙂
We are totally on the same page when it comes to oatmeal, Marcie! Thanks so much for pinning!
I’m obsessed with baked oatmeal recipes online and when I’ve had them… but I never actually make them regularly! I have no clue why… this needs to change, starting with this recipe! 🙂
This one is super simple, and the eggs in the recipe help to bind the oatmeal and give it an almost custard-like texture. It’s delicious! 🙂
This oatmeal has all of my favorite things in it! I love anything maple flavored and nuts are perfect on top of oatmeal. I would top it with yogurt and fresh berries!
Mmmm yogurt and fresh berries sound delicious! I’ve never topped my oatmeal with yogurt – I’ve got to try that soon!
Wow!! I need to try this. Oatmeal is my favorite, but the stove-top variety isn’t my favorite.
This baked oatmeal is more flavorful than plain stove-top oatmeal, and the eggs give it an almost custard-like texture. It’s delicious! If you try it, I hope you like it!
I love a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast in the mornings, it’s delicious! This baked oatmeal sounds perfect and easy for people like me who are always rushing out the door 😉 Pinned!
It doesn’t get much easier than a quick reheat in the microwave on a busy morning! Thanks for pinning, Danielle!
Bakes oatmeal has been on my list of to do’s for quite some time. This looks so good Kristine. Yummm
Thanks, Kathy! You’ve got to try it!
Mmm, I love baked oatmeal. I kind of want to go make it right now so it’ll be ready to go in the morning!
I think that’s a very good idea! 😉
I’ve never baked oatmeal before but I absolutely must give it a try! After all your granola recipes pushed me over the edge and I finally made homemade granola, so I have a feeling you are right about baked oatmeal! Pinned!
I’m pretty sure you’ll love this, Lindsey! You just reminded me, I need to make a batch of granola soon! Thanks for pinning! 🙂
I just love baked oatmeal! It’s such a simple, fuss-free breakfast option. I can just imagine how perfect this oatmeal would taste nice and hot with lots of milk and extra syrup on top! 🙂
That is one hearty dish. Love baked oatmeal!
Thanks, Ginny! It’s a great way to start your day!
I haven’t tried baked oatmeal, but this looks really easy and delicious. I’ll have to make it soon!
Thanks, Andi! I hope you do!
Cinnamon is definitely my favorite oatmeal flavor, so this is lookin’ great right about now! And I love how it’s baked too! Pinned 🙂
Gotta have lots of cinnamon in our oatmeal! 😉 Thanks so much for pinning!
You know, I’ve actually never baked my oatmeal before. But I should start because it sounds so easy! I like mine with lots of milk too. And raisins and almonds. Great warm breakfast for cold mornings. I love your maple and pecan version!
My husband thinks I’m crazy for how much milk I put in but it is sooo good that way! Now I can tell him I’m not the only one who drowns their oatmeal in milk. 🙂
I used to make fun breakfasts all the time but lately I’ve been in a rut… Baked oatmeals are SOOO yummy, I’ve gotta make one soon! Love the cinnamon and maple flavors in this one!
This baked oatmeal is just the thing to get out of your breakfast rut! 🙂 I also love to make granola – it gives me something to look forward to in the mornings!
This looks delicious. If I were to make this is smaller portions (separated in muffin tins) to freeze and reheat as I want, how long do you think it would last in the freezer?
I haven’t tried freezing this baked oatmeal, so I can’t say for sure how it will reheat from the freezer. Be sure to bake it and let it cool completely before freezing, then it should keep for 1-2 months. Let me know how it works for you!
This looked and read like a dream and made it right away! In the oven as I write. Thank you for sharing this inspirational healthy yet delicious recipe! Pinned.
Thanks, Marielle! I hope you enjoy this!
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Congratulations, Trish! Thank you so much for reading and for leaving such a sweet comment! 😉
Dear Kristine, I would love this for breakfast. Baked oats is something I have not tried before, but it sounds delish. xo, Catherine
Once you try baked oatmeal, you’ll be hooked! Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
Simply loving your gingerbread baked oatmeal cup! I’m wondering if you can tell me how many calories there might be in a serving ie two cups. Thanks
Hi Lynn, thank you! The gingerbread oatmeal cups have 225 calories per 2 oatmeal cups serving. I’m so glad you are enjoying them!