I am trying to eat oatmeal more frequently for breakfast because it is full of heart healthy fiber and is a change of pace from my regular Greek yogurt and berries. College Girl casually asked me if I had thought about making baked oatmeal. I had not, because I had never heard of it! Where have I been? Haha! It seems lots of other people have heard of it and there is a plethora of recipes online for many versions.
A simple search will give you a basic recipe which is easily customizable. Like raisins? Love nuts? Add 'em! Want to decrease the recipe's fat? Replace it with applesauce. Enjoy some spice? Add fresh nutmeg and cinnamon. Here is the recipe we used from www.myrecipes.com:
- 2 cups uncooked oats
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar (we used 1/3 cup)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 and 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup applesauce
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 egg, beaten
- cooking spray for 8 inch square pan
- nuts, raisins, cinnamon as desired
Preheat oven to 350. Combine first 3 ingredients in a medium bowl. Combine milk, applesauce, butter and egg, stir. Pour milk mixture into oat mixture, stir. Pour into greased eight inch pan, bake for 20 minutes. Serve warm. You may garnish with more milk, yogurt, berries, or eat as is~ It is a cross between an oatmeal bar and traditional morning oatmeal.
I used one of my favorite Brambly Hedge beakers called Homeward Bound, and took my baked oatmeal outside to eat on the patio. College Girl was already out there sunning her legs.
Looks like Primrose had a great time at the shore and is snuggled in a basket for the trip home. The cup is trimmed in soft mint green.
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I sprinkled walnuts and fresh raspberries on my baked oatmeal. I savored every bite and returned to the kitchen for a little bit more!
The inside of my Brambly Hedge cup is decorated with drawings of seashells, a feather, and a small flag. I enjoyed looking at the detail in Jill Barklem's artwork every time I took a sip of my Winey Keemun tea.
The nice option with Baked Oatmeal is that you can prepare it in the morning or mix it the night before, store it in the fridge and bake it the next day! I love dishes like this - so convenient. It would make a great lunch bag item in place of cookies, too.
If your family members don't like the soupy 'porridge' consistency of oatmeal, perhaps you could tempt them with Baked Oatmeal! The next time I make it I am going to try an old Amish version.
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To borrow your title -- baked oatmeal, who knew! And I love your teacup!
ReplyDeleteWell, I don't know where I've been but I have never heard of baked oatmeal either! It sounds delicious and I do like my oatmeal. I am loving your cup; how adorable! So happy you have shared this with us at Tea Time and I hope you have a fabulous day.
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Sandi
Neither have I! Baked oatmeal..... sounds delicious to me. You are sharing my favorite cup! I love this series so much. I still have not found my own Brambly hedge, but one day I will come across them.
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Terri
Brambleberry Hedge is a darling motif for your mug! Interesting recipe and who doesn't love oatmeal! Thanks for linking!
ReplyDeleteI have seen the recipes but hadn't tried them, but now I will! I love Brambly Hedge and have several mugs. The books were a favorite of the children when I taught kindergarten, but I think I liked them even more than they did!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking to Tuesday Cuppa Tea!
Ruth
I've never had baked oatmeal ... you may have started something with this post! I love your Brambly Hedge mug. Happy Tea Day!
ReplyDeleteThe dishes are so, so, so, so cute!
ReplyDeleteAwesome, I have never heard of it either!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos, and thanks for the hints!!
I guess I like a runnier oatmeal in a bowl, the baked seems like apple crisp without the apples. I too am a greek yogut and fruit gal in the morning but for years I ate cold cereal. Our taste buds must change, or maybe it's cravings?
ReplyDeleteThe mug is adorable.
I *love* baked oatmeal! This recipe is a little different from mine because it has applesauce in it, but looks similar. So delicious.
ReplyDeleteI love Brambly Hedge and your cup is so sweet. Thank you for the recipe. It sounds good and a change from regular oatmeal.
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Ahhhh.....oatmeal! This recipe sounds wonderful, and I already love the combination of walnuts and cinnamon. One of my favorite breakfasts! What a lovely post Shawn!
ReplyDeleteI had not heard of baked oatmeal, but I do think I'll give it a try. It sounds like a nice change.
ReplyDeleteLove Brambly Hedge. It reminds me of the books which are sitting on the shelf getting dusty. I just might have to pull them out!
- The Tablescaper
Your teacup caught my attention. I love the Brambly Hedge stories and the cups and saucers. The baked oatmeal sounds and looks delicious. I will try this recipe.
ReplyDeleteI love oatmeal. I think I'll try the baked oatmeal. Have you ever had Scottish Oatmeal - it's good and has a lot of fiber.
ReplyDeleteThank you for following me and I followed you! Yes sometime you just have to take the leap and say I am in a good mood. Lol. Glad you liked the video. Would you send me your email address? I love to comment back!
Sandie
This looks so good and your pictures are very professional!
ReplyDeleteHi Shawn! I love oatmeal, but I have never tried baked oatmeal! Thanks so much for sharing this wonderful post with us!!!! And your Brambly Hedge tea cup is absolutely beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYour cup is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteI love your Brambley Hedge!!! I just bought a little character, Mrs. Apple and she has renewed my interest in the books. The illustrations are so detailed and you can look at them for a long time.
ReplyDeleteYour recipe sounds divine too. I really want to try that! Thanks.
Ruthie from Lady B's
I don't have your address - scottish are even better and thicker then steel cut oats.
ReplyDeleteLooks so delicious! ( and pretty :)
ReplyDeleteSusan
Beautiful! I'm loving this with no fat, I will try it immediately!..plus the photographs of the gorgeous cups, plates and food are amazing! Thanks for your sweet and kind comments darling. Big hugs,
ReplyDeleteFABBY
I've never had baked oatmeal either. I wonder what it would taste like without the sugar. I love the special, special cup. It made me smile just thinking about drinking from it. Have you been to a Teavana tea store? I bought some pineapple and blueberry, mixed them and oh my...delightful!
ReplyDeleteOh I LOVE Amish Baked Oatmeal -- I've served it over and over to guests and it's always a hit! (Over here from Our Sheltering Tree)
ReplyDeleteI am so going to try this. I am so excited. Love your blog. Breath of fresh air. *Smiles*
ReplyDeleteThis sounds very good.....Thank you for sharing with the Clever Chicks Blog Hop this week; I hope you’ll join us again!
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Kathy Shea Mormino
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Now, see? I've heard of baked oatmeal but I have never seen anyone post a pic about what it looks like when it's done baking. I assumed it was still more of a porridge. Obviously, I am so wrong! Without your photo I would never have known and I thank you for that. I'm going to try this today... so excited!!
ReplyDeleteLove this, Shawn! I am going to try the recipe - with a few alterations to accommodate my diet - I use the gluten free oats from Bob's Red Mill - might use honey or agave; and perhaps no butter but extra applesauce. We shall see how that turns out. Some of the best things happen when you experiment in the kitchen! Loving your charming Primrose and Brambley Hedge china - my kind of whimsey!
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Kathy
I've toyed with the idea of trying baked oatmeal because I can't stand the texture of regular oatmeal. These pictures make it look like something I would enjoy. :) And the dishes are adorable! Popping by from Sarah's Homemaking Linkup.
ReplyDeleteShawn, I recently pinned a microwave recipe for baked oatmeal in a mug. I love oatmeal and will be pinning this as well. Your dishes are precious and breakfast outdoors sounds like my kind of breakfast! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
ReplyDeletehugs,
Jann
Oh that teacup is so sweet!
ReplyDeleteI collect vintage children's china and love cups and dishes with these cute illustrations.
Besos!
like your version of baked oatmeal, just posted mine this past week. visiting via Vicki's GYB party and, yes, I do know this isn't the GYB post but the baked oatmeal post grabbed me away.
ReplyDeleteSounds like my oatmeal bar recipe. I like mine from the microwave - let it sit a minute and it's not soupy at all. How did the Amish version work out? Love all the china you used.
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