My Amish baked oatmeal is a warm, hearty breakfast. I made this to be lightly sweetened with brown sugar and topped with a light sprinkle of cinnamon and sugar.

 

When I first tried baked oatmeal, I knew I had to make a cinnamon sugar version. My favorite oatmeal is packaged maple and brown sugar, so I decided to set out to make a baked version that tastes similar.

Amish style baked oatmeal is usually made with eggs and baking powder to help it rise and form a “casserole”. My recipe is an Amish style base with a cinnamon and sugar topping.

This oatmeal is a great way to start the day. Try serving with an iced vanilla latte and yogurt parfait for a tasty breakfast everyone will enjoy.

Why you’ll love this recipe

• This is a wonderful meal for a group, making 8-9 servings. Easy to cut, individual slices make it simple to serve.
• Forget the mushy texture, this oatmeal has a great texture and chew.
• Can be made the night before for a quick breakfast the next day. Cover and bake in the morning or bake at night and reheat in the morning.

Ingredients

• Oats – Old fashioned, rolled oats are used for this recipe.
• Eggs – Binder to help hold oats together.
• Brown sugar – This adds a nice sweetness to the dish.
• Baking powder – Helps with the volume and texture.
• Cinnamon – Add a warmth to the oatmeal. You can also substitute with apple pie spice or pumpkin pie spice for a little twist.
• Salt – Balances the sweetness.
• Vanilla extract – Another layer of flavor.
• Butter – I prefer using unsalted, sweet cream butter.
• Milk – Use whatever milk you have on hand like 2%, almond, or soy.
• Sugar – Combined with cinnamon, this sugar adds a little extra sweetness to this dish.

How to make Amish baked oatmeal

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1. Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an 8 x 8 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Stir: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and brown sugar. Mix in baking powder, vanilla, cinnamon and salt. Add in melted butter and milk.
3. Oats: Stir in oats to combine.
4. Pour: Pour mixture in prepared baking dish and spread out even. Sprinkle the top with cinnamon and sugar mixture.
5. Bake: Bake for about 30 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool about 5 minutes before serving.

How to store

Store: If you have leftovers, let the dish completely cool and then cover or place remaining baked oatmeal in an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Freeze: This does freeze well. Cut into individual portions. Place each piece in freezer safe bags. Freeze for up to 3 months. To reheat, let thaw in the refrigerator and reheat in the microwave.

Variations

If you would like to change it up, try adding 1/2 cup of chocolate chips, diced apples, sliced bananas or chopped nuts into the mixture before baking.

Heather’s recipe tips

• If you prefer your oatmeal less sweet, feel free to omit the cinnamon sugar topping.
• Make sure to use rolled oats or quick cut oats, not steel cut oats.
• You can tell it’s done when the oatmeal doesn’t jiggle and outer edges will be slightly golden brown.

Amish baked oatmeal topping ideas

I love this Amish cinnamon sugar baked oatmeal plain but it’s also delicious with a variety of toppings. Here are a few of our favorites:

• Warm milk or cream
• Whipped cream
• Fresh fruit like sliced bananas, apples, blueberries, strawberries and more.
• Maple syrup
• Honey
• Chopped nuts like pecans, walnuts, and almonds.

How to make Amish baked oatmeal muffins

You can make this recipe into muffins by adding 1/2 cup sweetened or unsweetened applesauce to the mixture.

Spray muffin tin with non-stick spray or line with paper cups and divide mixture into 12 muffins. Bake for 25 minutes. Let cool at least 5 minutes before removing from tin.

Common questions

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