Overnight Baked Oatmeal

This overnight baked oatmeal has a tender, yet chewy texture, fun flavor combination ideas, and just the right amount of sweetness and spice.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 45 mins

Refrigerate Time: 8 hrs

Stand Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 9 hrs 10 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

• 2 large eggs
• 2 cups milk or unsweetened plant milk of your choice
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups regular rolled oats (not quick cooking)
• 1/3 cup dry amaranth, buckwheat groats or quinoa (optional)

Directions

1. Gather all ingredients.Photo By – Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
2. Grease a 2-quart rectangular baking dish. Photo By – Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
3. Whisk eggs, milk, maple syrup, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt together in the prepared dish. Photo By – Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
4. Stir in oats and amaranth. If desired, stir in flavor variation mix-ins (see below).Photo By – Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
5. Cover and chill at least overnight or up to 3 days.Photo By – Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
6. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Uncover and stir to re-incorporate all of the ingredients.Photo By – Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
7. Bake, uncovered, until golden brown and the center is set, 45 to 55 minutes.Photo By – Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
8. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm.

Flavor Variations

Berry Lemon

Omit cinnamon. Gently stir in 1 teaspoon lemon zest and 1 cup total of berries: blueberries, raspberries and/or blackberries.

Banana Chocolate Chip

Mash 1/2 large ripe banana, slice 1 large ripe banana. Gently stir in the banana and 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips, semisweet chocolate chips, or mini chips.

Dried Fruit and Nut

Gently stir in 1/2 cup toasted chopped walnuts or almonds, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg or cardamom and 1 cup dried fruit: cranberries, snipped apricots, blueberries and/or dried cherries.

Apple and Peanut Butter

Stir in 1 large unpeeled apple, cored and chopped, and 1/4 cup peanut butter.

Recipe Tip

For individual servings, combine ingredients in a large bowl and portion into 6 greased (6 ounce) ramekins or half-pint jars, making different flavor combinations if desired. Cover and chill overnight or up to 3 days. Bake at 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) for 30 to 35 minutes, when ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.