Have you tried baked oats before? The new trend going viral on nearly every social media platform, #bakedoats, is a flavorful and filling breakfast, quickly taking the US by storm. Baked oatmeal is a unique spin on your traditional bowl of oats, providing you with various flavor and texture options. While some people like to enjoy a savory bowl of oats, others may want a dessert-like dish for breakfast. Either way, baked oats are the perfect option. Here at Bob's Red Mill, we've been making baked oats for a while, allowing us to gather up a list of recipes that we love. If you're searching for a great-tasting bowl of baked oats, look no further. This list of the best-baked oatmeal recipes is sure to satisfy your cravings.
Best Type of Oats for Baked Oatmeal
The first step to making great baked oats is to choose the right type of oat. While several different varieties of oats will work, the two most common styles for baked oatmeal are Quick Cooking Rolled Oats and Old Fashioned Rolled Oats. Here's a quick overview of each.
Quick Cooking Oats
Quick cooking oats are one of the easiest types of oats to cook. They're a simple way to get a hot, tasty and healthy meal on the table quickly and are a favorite of novice and advanced bakers. Our Bob's Red Mill Quick Cooking Oats are made from whole grain oats that are never pre-cooked. Instead, our oats are rolled thinner to yield a quicker cooking time. This process creates the ideal texture for thick, creamy oats, baked oats and other baked goods like cookies and bread.
Old Fashioned Oats
Old Fashioned Oats are another popular type of oat used to make baked oats. A deliciously wholesome, chewy and hot cereal, a bowl of Old Fashioned Rolled Oats in the morning will provide lasting energy all day. A favorite breakfast ingredient for people looking to add fiber to their diet, oats are loaded with good-for-you vitamins and nutrients. Our Bob's Red Mill Old Fashioned Rolled Oats are freshly milled from the highest quality oats available anywhere. Used to make cereals, granola and several other baked treats, they're the perfect option for your next baked oats recipe.
Baked Oatmeal Recipes
Once you begin making baked oatmeal at home, we're confident you won't want to stop. Baked oatmeal is one of the easiest breakfast recipes around. Its convenience, versatility and health benefits are unmatched, making it loved by people of all ages. To make sure your first baked oatmeal recipe is a success, gain inspiration from one of the recipes below. No matter what recipe you choose to recreate, it's bound to be a success.
Baked Pear Oatmeal
Knowing which ingredients to add to a baked oatmeal recipe can be a bit tricky. While some ingredients release unique and mouth-watering flavors, others don't take to baking very well. If you're new to making baked oatmeal, we recommend sticking with ingredients like fruit—which always tastes great. When cooked, fruits release a natural sweetness that makes it easy to cut back on processed sugars. To create a dish overflowing with sweet, fruity flavor, start by making this Baked Pear Oatmeal. This breakfast recipe uses seasonal pear and warm spices to create a flavorful treat that can double as dessert. It's an easy yet fancy way to cook your breakfast oats and a recipe that will impress everyone at the table.
Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal
Pumpkin-flavored treats usually get reserved for the holidays. However, this is one ingredient that can be enjoyed year-round. If you're a fan of pumpkin, we recommend working it into a delicious breakfast recipe like this Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal. The perfect breakfast for a busy day, this oatmeal can be made at night and sliced in the morning for a quick breakfast on the go. Enjoy it as is, or take a moment to heat it and serve it with a dollop of Greek yogurt, fresh fruit and honey for a flavor combination that will start your day off right.
Do you want to enjoy a big bowl of oatmeal but don’t have time to eat it before heading out the door? Turn it into an on-the-go treat and bake up a batch of these Pumpkin Pie Oat Bars. Overflowing with flavor, they’re the perfect way to curb hunger cravings and satisfy your sweet tooth at the same time.
Vegan Baked Oatmeal
The internet is full of great-tasting oatmeal recipes, and while finding one may not be complicated, finding one that meets all of your dietary restrictions may be a challenge. If you're searching for an entirely plant-based oatmeal recipe, you're in the right spot. This Vegan Baked Oatmeal is gluten free and vegan, making it a recipe everyone can enjoy. It's made with our Organic Extra Thick Rolled Oats, bananas, cinnamon, berries and baked into a delicious breakfast that you won't be able to get enough of. To take this dish to the next level, it's garnished with nut butter and served warm. A recipe so good that you'll wish you had leftovers, make it in large batches the next time you're expecting guests for a truly impressive breakfast option.
Baked Blueberry Banana Chia Seed Oatmeal
Include all of your favorite health foods into one dish and make this Baked Blueberry Banana Chia Seed Oatmeal. Finally, a breakfast recipe that is as great for you as it tastes, this oatmeal will leave you satisfied and energized for the day ahead. In addition to its naturally sweet flavor, this plant-based dish is gluten free, high fiber and soy free, which means that even individuals with dietary restrictions can enjoy it. What's more, this recipe uses our quick-cooking rolled oats and can be baked in under an hour. The great flavor and quick cooking time make this an excellent healthy breakfast for individuals with busy schedules.
Tips For Making Baked Oats
Eager to make the best bowl of oats that you've ever baked? Follow the tips below to ensure that your baked oats recipe turns out more delicious than ever.
Don't Limit Yourself
When making baked oats, you have a couple of options. Quick -cooking oats and old -fashioned oats can be used to create a chewy and flavorful breakfast. That being said, when picking the type of oats to use, get creative. Every kind of oat will provide you with a different texture, and you can choose to use one over the other or mix them both to boost the texture of the dish even more. Get creative in the kitchen and figure out what kind of combination your family enjoys best.
Meal-Prep Baked Oats
Though baked oats don't take much time to cook, sometimes it's hard to find any time in the morning to make a home baked meal. If your mornings are already rushed for time, bake oats the night or weekend before and keep them in the refrigerator. The oats will still taste great in the morning, and all you'll have to do is heat them a bit before enjoying them. The perfect way to make a quick and easy breakfast, you'll love having something healthy to reach for as soon as you wake.
Don't Be Afraid to Reheat Oats
If you make a big pan of baked oats and find that you have leftovers, don't toss them out just yet. Baked oats taste great when reheated and eaten within a few days. This works exceptionally well if you're meal-prepping for the week and want to enjoy the oats for several days without much work. An excellent recipe for large families, especially those with children, baked oats are easy to make in large batches.
Freeze Baked Oatmeal
Aside from refrigerating pre-baked oatmeal, you can also freeze it to preserve it and enjoy later. To properly freeze baked oats, you'll want to make sure you freeze them after they're baked, not before. When meal prepping oats for the week or preserving leftovers, cut the cooled baked oats into squares and place them in a freezer bag to freeze. Then, take them out and heat them as needed.
The next time you're on the hunt for a flavorful oatmeal recipe, gain inspiration from the list above. Though a traditional bowl of oats may taste delicious, switching it up every once in a while with a plate of baked oatmeal is a great way to make things interesting. Plus, the baking process will unlock new flavors and textures that you didn't know oatmeal could produce. From pears to pumpkin, everything tastes great alongside a nutty bowl of oatmeal. From the Bob's Red Mill family to yours, we wish you a healthy and happy day.
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Oven apple oats
Irish oats, sometimes called thick or steel-cut oats, take close to half an hour to cook on the stovetop. Baking them takes no longer and leaves your hands free from stirring over the stove. And besides the convenience, there's no need to worry about burning the oatmeal at the end. The result is a very creamy and fluffy oatmeal that is lighter than bread pudding, but somewhat reminiscent of it. Made with milk (a longstanding Celtic tradition), this sweet combination of apples, maple syrup, and currants is one of our favourite oatmeals.
Serves 4. Preparation time 15 minutes. Baking time 25-30 minutes.
Ingredients
3.5 C 2% or whole milk
1 C Irish/ steel cut oats
2 tsp. pure maple syrup
1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
1 to 1.5 C peeled, diced apples
2/3 C currants or raisins (or less, to taste)
1/2 tsp salt
Method
Preheat oven to 375 degrees
In a saucepan, heat the milk on medium heat until very hot but not quite boiling. Stir occasionally to prevent scorching. Stir in the oats, maple syrup, nutmeg and diced apples. Continue to cook for several minutes, just until the mixture returns to a boil. Remove from heat, add currents or raisins and salt, and mix well.
Spoon the oatmeal mixture into a 1.5 quart casserole dish, cover, and bake for 25-30 minutes, until all of the liquid has been absorbed and the oatmeal is creamy. The oatmeal 'casserole' will puff up slightly when finished.
Stir well just before dishing up, and eat while piping hot.
Nutrition per 10.5 ounce serve: 338 calories, 13.5g protein, 6.4g fat, 59.9g carbohydrates, 2.9g saturated fatty acids, 14.9mg cholesterol, 402.2mg sodium, 6.5g total dietary fibre.
Peach oats brûlée
Here's a wonderful way to make oatmeal a centrepiece at your breakfast or brunch table. And besides the great presentation, there's almost no standing or stirring over the stove involved! The butter and brown sugar topping, melted and crisped under the broiler, is just a flourish, but we recommend it as a traditional Irish touch, well worth the extra five minutes and calories.
Serves 4. Preparation time 10 minutes. Baking time 30 minutes.
Ingredients
4 C unsweetened peach juice
2 C rolled oats
1/2 to 3/4 tsp. salt
1 to 2 tbsp. butter
1/3 to 1/2 C brown sugar, lightly packed
Method
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Pour the juice into a saucepan, cover, and bring to a boil on high heat. Stir in the oats and salt and return to a boil, stirring constantly for about 1 minute.
Transfer the oat mixture into a lightly oiled, overproof 2 quart casserole dish that's about 9" x 6". Cover and bake for about 25 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and the oats are tender and golden. Remove from the oven, dot the top with butter, and evenly sprinkle on the brown sugar. Place under the broiler about 3 to 6 inches from the heating element and broil for 2 to 3 minutes, until the sugar is melted and bubbly. Serve hot.
Nutrition per 11 ounce serve: 493 calories, 12.1g protein, 7.4g fat, 97.6g carbohydrates, 2.6g saturated fatty acids, 7.8mg cholesterol, 354.2mg sodium, 8.9g total dietary fibre.
Variations: Replace peach juice with apple-pear juice, apple-raspberry juice, or apple-apricot juice. At a pinch, use water instead.