Sweetened with maple syrup and flavored with a warm sprinkle of cinnamon, Maple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal is a breakfast lover’s dream come true! It’s the perfect balance of sweet and comforting, making it ideal for lazy weekend mornings or a make-ahead breakfast during the week. Top it with a splash of warm syrup and a handful of fresh fruit, and you’ve got a dish that’s as delicious as it is simple.
Love make-ahead breakfasts? Try my Blueberry Almond Overnight Oats, French Toast Breakfast Casserole, and Banana Granola Muffins.
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We are big-time breakfast lovers in this house, and that includes all kinds of breakfast foods: sweet, savory, cold, hot, whatever.
I’ve recently been on the hunt for yummy breakfast recipes to add to my recipe box. I’ve specifically been looking for make-ahead dishes that can also be used for meal prep. After some tweaking, I’ve come up with a recipe that checks all the boxes. Maple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal. It’s my new best way to get fueled in the mornings, and it’s so good!
The Cozy Breakfast Everyone Will Love
- This baked oatmeal recipe is healthy comfort food at its best. It’s packed with wholesome oats, naturally sweetened with maple syrup, and full of fiber to satisfy you.
- It’s sweet but not too sweet, with the maple syrup providing just the right amount of natural sweetness, making every bite perfectly balanced.
- A breakfast that tastes even better the next day? Yes, please! Bake once, and enjoy all week long.
What You’ll Need to Make Delicious Baked Oatmeal
- This base consists of oatmeal. Be sure to use quick-cooking oats to absorb the liquid the best.
- You’ll need milk, butter, and eggs to make the batter.
- For the flavor, it’s just pure maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. The salt helps enhance all the other flavors!
- Lastly, just a bit of baking powder will help the baked oatmeal rise.
Make It Your Own: Recipe Variations
- Add chopped pecans for a classic Southern take. If you want to be a tad bit fancy, add candied pecans.
- Add chopped apples (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith works well) and a handful of raisins for an extra boost of flavor and texture.
- Who doesn’t love a few chocolate chips baked with maple and cinnamon?
- For a fall-inspired version, swap half the milk for canned pumpkin and add a teaspoon of pumpkin spice. This might be my favorite!
- Change the milk for dairy free options like almond milk or oat milk.
Step By Step Directions
- Make the Batter: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter (make sure it’s cooled slightly), maple syrup, milk, eggs, baking powder, cinnamon, and vanilla until smooth.
- Bake: Add in the oatmeal and mix well using a wooden spoon. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes to allow the oats to absorb all the liquid, then pour into a 9×9 buttered casserole dish and bake until set and golden brown.
- Serve: Let cool slightly and serve.
Can I Make This Recipe Ahead Of Time?
You sure can! Follow the recipe up until baking. Cover the casserole dish with plastic wrap or foil and place in the fridge overnight. Take the oatmeal out of the refrigerator and let it sit on the counter while the oven is heating. Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown, then serve.
Frequently Asked Questions
Oh yes! It’s perfect. I make a full recipe on Sunday evenings and let it cool. Then, I portion out 8 servings, place them in microwave-safe containers, and store them in the fridge. When breakfast rolls around, I take out a container, warm the baked oatmeal in the microwave, drizzle it with milk, add some berries, and dig in.
This oatmeal is best served warm, so I recommend heating it up before eating. I like to store my servings in glass containers for easy heating.
Leftover oatmeal will last 5 days in the fridge in an airtight container. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months.
Oatmeal is a great ingredient in many recipes like Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars, and Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
How to Serve Maple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal
This easy recipe can be served with so many great things. A few of my favorites are fresh berries, sliced bananas, toasted pecans or almonds, and warm maple syrup or milk. You can also serve this alongside my Crock Pot Pumpkin Spice Latte for an extra cozy breakfast. For brunch, I serve it with bacon, Orange Glazed Muffins, Ham and Cheese Strata and fruit salad.
More Cozy Recipe Ideas
If you tried this Maple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal Recipe or any other recipe, please leave a 🌟 star rating and let me know how it went in the comments below. Thanks!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons melted butter cooled
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ¼ teaspoons cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 cups quick-cooking oats
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9X9 inch baking pan and set aside.
- To a large mixing bowl, add cool melted butter and maple syrup. Whisk together until smooth. Pour in milk and add eggs. Whisk together. Add in baking powder, cinnamon, and vanilla. Mix until well blended.
- Add in oats and mix well. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes to allow oats to absorb liquid. Pour into prepared dish and bake for 30-35 minutes until center is set and oatmeal is slightly golden on top.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 3-5 minutes. Scoop baked oatmeal into a bowl or plate, top with milk or maple syrup and fresh fruit.
Notes:
- To make ahead, prepare the recipe but do not bake. Cover with plastic wrap and store overnight in the fridge. Remove from the refrigerator, let sit on the counter while oven heats then bake as directed.
- For meal prep: portion out individual servings and store in sealed containers in the refrigerator. Reheat in the microwave and serve with maple syrup, milk and/or fresh fruit.
Notes
- Add chopped pecans for a classic Southern take. If you want to be a tad bit fancy, add candied pecans.
- Add chopped apples (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith works well) and a handful of raisins for an extra boost of flavor and texture.
- Who doesn’t love a few chocolate chips baked with maple and cinnamon?
- For a fall-inspired version, swap half the milk for canned pumpkin and add a teaspoon of pumpkin spice. This might be my favorite!
- Change the milk for dairy free options like almond milk or oat milk.
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Gabrielle Maness
Hi this is a question not a comment! So I’m wondering if I can use rolled oats instead of quick cook?
Hey there. I’ve only made and tested as written with quick oats. Let me know if you try it.
~Donya
Sarah
This was a success with my kids this morning. A sneaky way to get them to eat oatmeal for breakfast! I like this recipe because it uses maple syrup and no brown sugar for sweetener.
Thank you so much! This has made my day. Also, thank you for the outstanding rating!
~Donya
Steffani
I can’t wait to try this. We’re giving it a go in the morning. I think we’ll add some diced apple too.
Hey Steffani!
That sounds yummy. What a great idea to add apples. Let me know how you like the recipe.
Have a wonderful weekend,
~Donya
Warm and cozy for a chilly winter morning. YUM!