Overnight Baked Oatmeal

This overnight baked oatmeal has a tender, yet chewy texture, fun flavor combination ideas, and just the right amount of sweetness and spice.

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 45 mins

Total Time: 9 hrs 10 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 large eggs
• 2 cups milk or unsweetened plant milk of your choice
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups regular rolled oats (not quick cooking)
• 1/3 cup dry amaranth , buckwheat groats or quinoa (optional)

Steps

1. Gather all ingredients.
2. Grease a 2-quart rectangular baking dish.
3. Whisk eggs, milk, maple syrup, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt together in the prepared dish.
4. Stir in oats and amaranth. If desired, stir in flavor variation mix-ins (see below).
5. Cover and chill at least overnight or up to 3 days.
6. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Uncover and stir to re-incorporate all of the ingredients.
7. Bake, uncovered, until golden brown and the center is set, 45 to 55 minutes.
8. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm.