This Overnight Baked Oatmeal is an easy, nutritious, and make-ahead breakfast packed with wholesome oats, nuts, and fruits. Perfect for busy mornings!
Ingredients:
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup chopped nuts (walnuts, almonds, or pecans)
- ½ cup fresh or dried fruit (blueberries, raisins, or chopped apples)
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons melted butter or coconut oil
Instructions:
1. Mix the Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, combine oats, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, nuts, and fruit.
- In another bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla, and melted butter.
2. Assemble & Refrigerate:
- Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish and pour in the oat mixture.
- Pour the wet mixture over the oats, stirring gently to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight (at least 6 hours).
3. Bake the Oatmeal:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes until set and golden brown.
4. Serve & Enjoy:
- Let cool for 5 minutes, then serve warm with yogurt, fresh fruit, or extra maple syrup.
Tips:
- For extra protein, add 1 scoop of protein powder to the wet ingredients.
- Make it dairy-free by using almond or oat milk.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days—just reheat before serving!
