Can you prep Baked Oatmeal ahead of time?

Yes, you can prep baked oatmeal (unbaked) ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3-6 months. Thaw and bake per instructions. You can also fully cook and cool the baked oatmeal ahead of time and store in the fridge for up to 5 days. Just rewarm individual portions in the microwave. Our readers have told us that they freeze fully cooked, individual portions of baked oatmeal in the freezer, as well, and rewarm in the microwave.

Can you use quick oats in baked oatmeal?

While you can use quick oats in baked oatmeal, it's best to use rolled oats because they give the dish a heartier texture. Quick oats or instant oats can result in a denser, mushier result.

Is baked oatmeal gluten-free or dairy-free?

Baked oatmeal can be made gluten-free or dairy-free with these substitutions: Dairy-Free Option: Use dairy-free milk in the recipe. Gluten-Free Option: Make sure your oats say “gluten-free” on the package.

Can I make this in an 8x8-inch square dish?

Yes, this recipe will also work in a smaller dish. Just cook it 10-15 minutes longer or until it's set in the middle.

Mixed Fruit Baked Oatmeal (A Crowd Pleaser!)

Name: Mixed Fruit Baked Oatmeal
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 cups old fashioned rolled oats; 1/2 cup sugar (sub: brown sugar); 1/3 cup ground flaxseed; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted (sub: avocado oil); 2 large eggs; 1 cup milk (your choice); 1/2 cup chopped pecans (sub: chopped walnuts, slivered almond, sunflower seeds); 1/2 cup dried cranberries (sub: raisins); 2 cups diced fruit (Apples, pears or peaches are my favorite for this recipe)

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Mixed Fruit Baked Oatmeal

Baked Oatmeal Recipe is a deliciously hearty breakfast that will keep your family feeling full and happy.

Yield: 6-8 servings 1x

Prep: 10 minutesCook: 20 minutesTotal: 30 minutes

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Ingredients

3 cups old fashioned rolled oats
1/2 cup sugar (sub: brown sugar)
1/3 cup ground flaxseed
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup coconut oil, melted (sub: avocado oil)
2 large eggs
1 cup milk (your choice)
1/2 cup chopped pecans (sub: chopped walnuts, slivered almond, sunflower seeds)
1/2 cup dried cranberries (sub: raisins)
2 cups diced fruit (Apples, pears or peaches are my favorite for this recipe)

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Instructions

Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the oats, sugar, flaxseed, salt, baking powder, and cinnamon. Drizzle the melted coconut oil over the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.
Wet Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk.
Combine: Add the egg mixture to the dry ingredients and stir. Add in the mixed fruit, dried cranberries, and pecans and stir until well combined.
Bake: Spread the mixture out evenly into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until set in the middle.
Serve: Serve warm in bowls with a little milk over the top.

Freeze For Later: Prepare according to directions but freeze the baked oatmeal before baking. Wrap tightly in a few layers of plastic wrap and one layer of foil. Place in the back of the freezer for up to 3 months.

Prepare From Frozen: Thaw in the fridge for 24 hours and bake according to directions. You can also defrost in the microwave and bake.

Notes/Tips

Dairy-Free Option: Use plain dairy-free milk in the recipe.
Gluten-Free Option: Make sure your oats say “gluten-free” on the package.
You can use whatever fruit you have! This recipe plays nice with them all.
Swap the white sugar for brown sugar
You can use quick oats instead of old fashioned oats in the recipe.
Because this recipe is so easy, it works great to double and freeze like we do in our 1 Hour Freezer Prep Sessions.
You can use almonds, pecans, or sunflower seeds.

Cuisine: American Method: Bake

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