This Easy Baked Oatmeal is the best way to start your day! It's almost like eating a warm oatmeal cookie in a bowl. Naturally sweetened with honey or maple syrup and filled with blueberries or your favorite fruit. This single serve breakfast is baked in one pan for easy cleanup.
Heat oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C). Generously butter the insides of a 5-inch baking dish with ½ tablespoon of butter.
In a small bowl, mix together the oats, cinnamon, and salt.
In another small bowl, whisk together the milk, ½ tablespoon melted butter, vanilla, honey, and egg.
Arrange the blueberries in a single layer in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Sprinkle the dry ingredients over the fruit.
Next, pour the wet ingredients over everything.
Bake until the top is golden brown, 40-45 minutes.
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Effortless Yet Adaptable Baked Oatmeal. Follow the essential formula for success: one part dry ingredients to one part liquid, toss in one egg, and sweeten with around a tablespoon of honey for a spot-on single serving baked oatmeal.
Portion Control for One. For the perfect single serving, aim for 1/4-cup of old-fashioned oats and ensure your wet ingredients also total 1/4-cup before whisking in the egg.
Expand Your Spice Horizons. Get adventurous with your spice cabinet. Nutmeg and cardamom make fantastic alternatives to cinnamon.
Flexible Milk Options. Cow's milk isn't mandatory; you have the freedom to opt for plant-based milk like almond, soy, or coconut milk for your baked oatmeal dish.
Tailor Your Sweetness. The original recipe calls for moderate sweetness, ideal if you're looking to garnish your oatmeal with additional fruits or some creamy vanilla yogurt.
Any Fruit Will Do. While blueberries are a classic choice, don't shy away from incorporating other fruits like sliced bananas, strawberries, or chopped apples.
Indulge Your Way. This oven-baked oatmeal is best enjoyed hot, and the topping choices are endless—from milk and yogurt to an optional dash of extra honey.