When I saw the delightful breakfast concoction on TidyMom's Blog I was smitten. I didn't even need to try it to know I would love it! (it sure doesnt hurt that I love everything she makes!)
The directions seemed easy enough for even me… put all ingredeints in a bowl and stir. Um yeah. I can do this!!
It really is that easy too.
Here is TidyMom's perfect recipe, and when I say perfect I am not kidding. It is wonderful exactly as is!
- 1-1/2 cups quick cooking oats
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
*I used organic eggs, organic peanut butter, and organic vanilla.
Next time I would like to try 1/4 cup turbinado sugar in place of the brown sugar. Cause there will be a next time. Like, soon.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Put all the ingredients is a bowl and mix until combined. I used a 8×8 glass baking dish because I wanted a soft and gooey texture. If you use a 9×13 pan they will be a little thinner and less gooey, but also more familiar and delicious. (think warm granola bars)
Cook for 20-25 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
These are TidyMom's other serving suggestions, and seriously, I can't mess with them. She is brilliant!
Other serving suggestions
- slice bananas on top then pour warm milk
- sprinkle with a few mini chocolate chips
- add yogurt and a little maple syrup
I would also love these with a fruit puree, similar to what you would serve over waffles and pancakes. And then a big ole dallop of whipped cream!
This was Colton and Parkers favorite way to eat it. Well, I should clarify.
This was their favorite way to eat their second helping.
The first was just baked oatmeal and a fork! The second was covered in organic vanilla yogurt and honey and raisins.
With as easy as this is, you gotta try it. With as delicious as this is, you will want to try it again and again!
And be sure and visit TidyMom and thank her for ruining boring old oatmeal forever. Or, I mean, you could be a lot nicer than me and just say thanks. 
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And if you want to try another beautiful and fantastic version, try Marla's! She calls it Baked Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal. Hello new fav!!
Now you have my hungry for baked oatmeal again! lol
Thanks Amanda, and your pictures have me drooling!
I’m not.one.to.eat anyhing healthy, lol, but u’ve convinced me…now to get it done before wake up time!
Amanda we love baked oatmeal over here too! It is a perfect meal & so healthy! Love you and TidyMom
xo
Oh yum! I totally want to try this now.
Um, wow! That looks delicious and will be tried in my house. Like this week!
Looks super tasty, Amanda! Great photos!
That looks awesome! Might have to try this over the weekend. yum!
Here is my Baked Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal recipe:
http://www.familyfreshcooking.com/2009/11/21/baked-pumpkin-pie-oatmeal-with-flaxseed/
I have another one coming up next week that was delicious! xo
Guess I know what we’re having for breakfast tomorrow. (:
That really does look incredible! I’ll be trying it this week!
I need to try this – looks so good!
baked oatmeal? you are a genius! i need to make a batch of this asap!
I will be making this very soon! It looks so yummy! And the possibilities are endless when you start adding different toppings. Thanks for another yummy idea!!
wow – this is a great idea – and I like that it is kid-approved – we are big oatmeal eaters.
We love oatmeal and THAT looks delicious! I have a recipe I’ve been wanting to try for Cherry Almond Baked Oatmeal…now I’m inspired!
What a great idea! I eat oatmeal every morning and never thought of baking it!
Yum! Is it wrong that I think this would be delicious topped with chocolate ganache?
I just want to crawl up with a bowl of this right now.
I have been keeping an eye on this blog for a little bit even though I am not a mom. I am jealous of the fact that you have people to test all these fun recipes out on. I live with just one other person who doesn’t like sweet breakfasts very much and I have two questions. I really want to try it since I love oatmeal.
1. How sweet did this turn out?
2. Would 5 minute quaker oats work?
Thanks!
I make a baked oatmeal that I love, but I will be needing to try this because I have a family who LOVES peanut butter! And basically, you are eating an oatmeal cookie for dinner or breakfast or whatever! YUM!!!!!
Hmmm, we love baked oatmeal but have never tried it with peanut butter! (and I like to make it with honey in place of the dry sugars, though in a lesser amount because honey is sweeter)
Also saw this on Tidymom and now I am going to make it for sure! Mmmmm with blueberries!
Beautiful Blog!!!!!! Simply love it….
I have been keeping an eye on this blog from last few days…even though I am not a mom…but am planning to implement this great idea of baking oatmeal with some raisins ..asap for my hubby dear…
WE love baked oatmeal…been making it for a couple of years now…here is the recipe we used with a couple of variations…
THis one involves leaving part of it on the counter overnight…this helps the enzymes to something that helps with better digestion…if that bothers you, just do it all in on step and bake when mixed…
1/2 cup butter, melted
3/4-1 cup sucanat or brown sugar…I have used both with good results, but use just 3/4 cup
3 cups rolled oats
2 cups milk, kefir or buttermilk- I have used both milk and buttermilk with good results…buttermilk has a slight more tang in the finished product.
1 tsp. cinnamon
Let set overnight in a bowl covered with a tea towel
IN THE MORNING ADD:
2 eggs, beaten
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
THEN THE VARIATIONS:
this is what I do…
add a couple of glops of vanilla (I NEVER measure vanilla)
about 1/4 c. chocolate chips-we like milk chocolate
about 1/2 c. coconut
my friend does:
1/2 cup raisins
OR 1 tart apple diced
Bake in a greased 11x 7 pan at 350 for 25-30 minutes.
I DOUBLE THIS RECIPE AND PUT INTO A 9X13 pan…both because I don’t have a smaller pan and I have a larger family….
A Christmas variation is to use eggnog for the milk and add vanilla, 2-1/2 tsp. cinnamon, and 1 tsp. nutmeg…if that is too rich, just add a smaller amount of eggnog…say 1 cup…
Enjoy!
C~
Oh how I wish that I had a yummy bowl of this right now!!
I made it and it was SO GOOD!!
That looks so goof! We love oatmeal for breakfast so I’m sure we’d love this too. Thanks for sharing!
Whoops I meant good not goof, haha!
My husband was just asking about baked oatmeal the other day. I will ABSOLUTELY be trying this recipe. Thank you!!!
Oh why oh why did I not see this before this morning, I could have made it for Jacob’s special birthday breakfast, oh well. He had Vanilla spice oatmeal (his request). I’m so going to make this, this week!!!!
I think I know what I’m making on this Snowmagedon morning……….you are too too sweet Amanda! …….and Happy Birthday!
I made this! SO SO GOOD!!!
would these keep a few days or would they freeze well?
Okay, how did I miss this recipe? ADDING TO RECIPE FILE! =) Thanks for sharing.
EO EO EO EO ….. AND I DON’T KONW FIND MY STAR….WHERE IS OUR STORY STAR….
This is a lovely recipe, Surely I’m going to try this.
I *heart* baked oatmeal! Sucanat is excellent in it, and I’m sure turbinado would work just fine too. I also replace some of the rolled oats with steel cut (about 1/2 cup). It’s a very forgiving recipe, and there are tons of variations. And, like someone else mentioned earlier, soaking the oatmeal in some sort of “buttermilk” or kefir overnight helps the grain release the phytic acid so it’s even more easily digestible and increases mineral absorption.
Looks really delicious. I have got to try and make me this. Thanks a lot!
could this be made ahead and frozen?? anyone tried that??
What a great looking breakfast!!!
I made this yesterday and it tastes great, but it came out a little more crumbly (is that a word?) than I expected. I live at a somewhat higher elevation than most (about 4000 feet) and am a novice baker. Can someone help me adjust this recipe? My thoughts are to reduce the baking powder a little or add an egg, but my preference is to have someone with more experience with such things give me some guidance before I start experimenting.
Thanks in advance!
Dave in Montana
Hayley Fraire
Say, you got a nice blog post.Really looking forward to read more. Will read on…
This recipe is fantastic!!!!
It is easy to make up on Sunday evening and then eat it throughout the week. Actually, I would MUCH rather have this now instead of “regular oatmeal”. My 14 and 16 year old boys have been eating this when I am out of cereal! I use either Truvia or splenda instead of regular sugar. Thanks for this awesome recipe! It is a huge hit at my house!
I made this just now, and while my bestie and my kids LOVE it, it’s a bit too peanut buttery for me, personally. I think next time, I will add Nutella, or some other non peanut spread. I mean, I ATE it, of course, and it was yumma licious. An I will put it in the 8×8 pan. I think I will like the gooeyer version. Can’t wait to try it again.
I made this last night for dinner because I was in the mood for breakfast. Everyone loved it… even the 2 year old who never eats anything. I couldn’t wait to make it for Breakfast again this morning.