Amish Baked Oatmeal
Jan 05, 2021, Updated Sep 23, 2024
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My Amish baked oatmeal is a warm, hearty breakfast. I made this to be lightly sweetened with brown sugar and topped with a light sprinkle of cinnamon and sugar.
My favorite baked oatmeal
When I first tried baked oatmeal, I knew I had to make a cinnamon sugar version. My favorite oatmeal is packaged maple and brown sugar, so I decided to set out to make a baked version that tastes similar.
Amish style baked oatmeal is usually made with eggs and baking powder to help it rise and form a “casserole”. My recipe is an Amish style base with a cinnamon and sugar topping.
This oatmeal is a great way to start the day. Try serving with an iced vanilla latte and yogurt parfait for a tasty breakfast everyone will enjoy.
Why you’ll love this recipe
- This is a wonderful meal for a group, making 8-9 servings. Easy to cut, individual slices make it simple to serve.
- Forget the mushy texture, this oatmeal has a great texture and chew.
- Can be made the night before for a quick breakfast the next day. Cover and bake in the morning or bake at night and reheat in the morning.
Amish baked oatmeal ingredients
- Oats – Old fashioned, rolled oats are used for this recipe.
- Eggs – Binder to help hold oats together.
- Brown sugar – This adds a nice sweetness to the dish.
- Baking powder – Helps with the volume and texture.
- Cinnamon – Add a warmth to the oatmeal. You can also substitute with apple pie spice or pumpkin pie spice for a little twist.
- Salt – Balances the sweetness.
- Vanilla extract – Another layer of flavor.
- Butter – I prefer using unsalted, sweet cream butter.
- Milk – Use whatever milk you have on hand like 2%, almond, or soy.
- Sugar – Combined with cinnamon, this sugar adds a little extra sweetness to this dish.
How to make Amish baked oatmeal
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- Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an 8 x 8 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Stir: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and brown sugar. Mix in baking powder, vanilla, cinnamon and salt. Add in melted butter and milk.
- Oats: Stir in oats to combine.
- Pour: Pour mixture in prepared baking dish and spread out even. Sprinkle the top with cinnamon and sugar mixture.
- Bake: Bake for about 30 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool about 5 minutes before serving.
How to store
Store: If you have leftovers, let the dish completely cool and then cover or place remaining baked oatmeal in an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Freeze: This does freeze well. Cut into individual portions. Place each piece in freezer safe bags. Freeze for up to 3 months. To reheat, let thaw in the refrigerator and reheat in the microwave.
Variations
If you would like to change it up, try adding 1/2 cup of chocolate chips, diced apples, sliced bananas or chopped nuts into the mixture before baking.
Heather’s recipe tips
- If you prefer your oatmeal less sweet, feel free to omit the cinnamon sugar topping.
- Make sure to use rolled oats or quick cut oats, not steel cut oats.
- You can tell it’s done when the oatmeal doesn’t jiggle and outer edges will be slightly golden brown.
Amish baked oatmeal topping ideas
I love this Amish cinnamon sugar baked oatmeal plain but it’s also delicious with a variety of toppings. Here are a few of our favorites:
- Warm milk or cream
- Whipped cream
- Fresh fruit like sliced bananas, apples, blueberries, strawberries and more.
- Maple syrup
- Honey
- Chopped nuts like pecans, walnuts, and almonds.
How to make Amish baked oatmeal muffins
You can make this recipe into muffins by adding 1/2 cup sweetened or unsweetened applesauce to the mixture.
Spray muffin tin with non-stick spray or line with paper cups and divide mixture into 12 muffins. Bake for 25 minutes. Let cool at least 5 minutes before removing from tin.
Common questions
Baked oats have a different texture than oatmeal. Oatmeal is creamy while baked oats have more of a cake texture.
Your baked oats may be soggy if they have too much liquid or haven’t been baked long enough.
Yes, you can bake raw oats.
Baked oats have lots of health benefits, however, the amount of sugar and butter used can affect the nutritional value.
More easy breakfast recipes
- Air fryer cinnamon rolls – Cinnamon rolls can be made quickly in the air fryer.
- Pancake mix muffins – These easy to make muffins use pancake mix for the base.
- Banana bread muffins – Delicious banana bread flavors in muffin form.
- Cake mix waffles – Make tasty waffles with your favorite cake mix flavor.
Amish Oatmeal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon divided
- 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 1/4 cup milk
- 3 cups old fashioned oats
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat over to 350 degrees F.
- Spray 8 x 8 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together brown sugar and eggs until combined.
- Stir in baking powder, vanilla, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, and salt.
- Stir in melted butter and milk.
- Stir in oats until combined. Spread mixture in baking dish.
- Combine granulated sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Sprinkle over top of oatmeal.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Can you make this in a 9×13 pan? Double the recipe maybe? Thanks!
Yes you can double the recipe in a 9 x 13. Hope you enjoy!
Can you make this using a muffin tin? If so, would you have to change the baking time?
Delicious! I add chocolate chips to mine.
I made this directly as written but then added in some chopped apples and chopped walnuts. Simply amazing! Baked for the full 35 minutes.