Shall we talk about that time I made oatmeal raisin cookies as a thank-you for a college professor and then proceeded to eat the whole batch? And then to make matters worse, I was never able to replicate them? Yeah. I have a thing for warm, sweet, cinnamon-y oatmeal raisin-y goodness. These cookies are the closest I’ve ever come to re-creating the magic of my College Cookie Binge cookies, but I also love baked oatmeal, which is basically a breakfast-friendly oatmeal cookie in a bowl. And hey, as long as you serve this with bacon and orange juice, this baked oatmeal is totally breakfast (or breakfast for dinner). Just ignore the amounts of butter and brown sugar that set off your cookie radar. Unless your kids refuse to eat it. Then you can totally tell them it’s cookies for breakfast.
how to make it
Also, in the spirit of not-cookie-ness, I bet it would be not disgusting if you left out the fruit and added some chocolate chips right before serving the oatmeal. If you can live with yourself for adding chocolate chips to your breakfast. And I think you guys know me well enough to know that I totally can.
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Then add the butter/milk/egg mixture to the dry ingredients and mix well. Pour this mixture into a deep 9″ or 10″ pie plate or an 8″x8″ or 9″x9″ baking dish. Or something similar. Just don’t get too big–I’ve found a 9×13″ pan makes things a little too dry.
Bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
Don’t worry about cutting it–just scoop it into individual bowls and add a splash of warm or hot milk (cold milk is weird–everything becomes lukewarm, which isn’t really what you’re after). If you’re wondering what it’s like (besides awesome), it’s kind of a cross between regular oatmeal and a granola bar. Like a warm cookie that kind of falls apart with a spoon.
Baked Oatmeal
Ingredients
- 3 cups oats not quick-cooking
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 cup Craisins raisins, dried cherries, or other dried fruit
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup butter melted (you can substitute applesauce for 1/4 cup of the butter if you want)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 2 eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350. In a large bowl, combine the oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, and Craisins. In a smaller bowl, mis together the milk, butter, vanilla, and eggs. Add the liquid mixture to the dry mixture and whisk to combine. Pour into a deep 9" pie plate or an 8x8" or 9x9" baking dish. Bake for 40 minutes or until the top is golden brown. Serve immediately with a splash of warmed milk.
- Serves 8.
If you love baked oatmeal, try these other varieties!
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Questions & Reviews
Tana, WHAT THE HECK?! I'm so glad I'm not the only one that's happened to, haha!
Nope, the texture is nothing like regular oatmeal. My son has food texture issues (ask Sara about the oatmeal story I totally overshared a few weeks ago) and he loves it. It's kind of like soft granola. Or, really truly, an oatmeal cookie that's falling apart.
I know what you mean about oatmeal cookies! My friend baked the most wonderful chewy sweet oatmeal cookies ever, and when I asked her for the recipe she said she got it off the Quaker oatmeal can. Well, I made the same recipe and they weren't nearly as good. Still on the search for the perfect oatmeal cookie recipe.
Baked oatmeal isn't anything like regular cooked oatmeal is it? I HATE oatmeal (cooked the traditional way) with a passion – never liked it, never will. I used to gag and retch when we had it as a kid, and I still hate it. Pity, since it's cheap, easy, and nutritious.
Looks delicious! And since I've been eating backed PB oatmeal for about the last 5 weeks, it's time for a change!
JUST GOT MY COOKBOOK TODAY IN THE MAIL! It's wonderful…you girls did a great job. It's something you should be proud of. Thank you!
I got my cookbook today! I love it, you guys did such a great job. Some of my favorite recipes are in it and I can't wait to try the new ones. Thanks, you guys are the best!
Yum, that sounds good! Especially on this cold, winter day… We live in the valley and woke up to snow! Loved your cookie story. 🙂
Speaking from the viewpoint of a college professor, track down his/her email address, email him/her with a heartfelt "Thank you!" and send him/her the link to the post. It's never too late, and I promise you that you will maker his/her day!
Love this idea!! Do it, do it!
Does sound yummy-licious…but I have 2 words for you…..BUTTERSCOTCH CHIPS! I mean, if we're throwing chocolate chips out there why not go all the way? Dare I say it…..Scotchy Baked Oatmeal!
Oh help me Rhonda! Can't get to the kitchen fast enough! ;o)
Yum. Since I frequently eat oatmeal cookies for breakfast, this will be right up my ally. Thanks!
I don't like oatmeal because of the globby texture, so this sounds like a perfect way for me to eat oatmeal for breakfast.