Description
This is a delicious, wholesome Baked Oatmeal Casserole. The top image shows rolled oats being combined with a liquid mixture (such as milk, eggs, and sweetener) poured evenly into a glass baking dish. The bottom image shows the final baked result—firm yet tender, golden-brown squares that hold their shape nicely, featuring a richly caramelized, toasted top. It makes for a comforting, easy-to-slice breakfast or dessert.
Recipe: Golden Baked Oatmeal Squares
Ingredients
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Oats: 2 cups rolled oats
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Liquid Base: 1.5 cups milk (dairy or plant-based)
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Binding: 2 large eggs
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Sweetener: 1/4 cup maple syrup, honey, or brown sugar
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Flavorings: 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 tsp cinnamon, and a pinch of salt
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Fat: 2 tbsp melted butter or coconut oil
Instructions
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Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a glass baking dish.
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Combine Dry Ingredients: In the baking dish, spread out the rolled oats evenly. You can also mix in optional add-ins like chopped nuts or berries at this stage.
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Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, sweetener, melted butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt.
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Pour and Soak: Pour the wet liquid mixture evenly over the oats in the baking dish, making sure all the oats are submerged and moistened.
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Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top is golden-brown and the liquid has set.
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Slice and Serve: Let it cool slightly so it sets into firm squares, then cut and serve warm!
