Amish Baked Oatmeal
This Amish baked oatmeal is an old-fashioned, crumbly, sweet, and hearty breakfast with a soft, cake-like texture. It’s like a warm hug on a chilly morning!
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If you’re a fan of oatmeal-based dishes, you’ll also love my recipes for oatmeal cake and oatmeal bread. They all share that comforting, hearty flavor that’s just so satisfying.
Why I love This Recipe
Without enough spices, vanilla, or sweetener, baked oatmeal can often turn out bland. But fear not, because this recipe uses cinnamon, vanilla, and a pinch of salt to enhance the flavor and give you a perfectly sweet and spiced oatmeal bake.
This recipe was found in my treasured local Amish cookbook. The local ladies came together and put together an extensive recipe book of their favorites. This baked oatmeal recipe comes from our local Amish. The only thing I changed is that I added cinnamon and vanilla to up the flavor.
- Easy to Make: I love how easy this baked oatmeal is to whip together for a hearty breakfast. It’s simple, delicious, and failproof!
- Classic Flavors: The combination of oats, cinnamon, and brown sugar gives this baked oatmeal a classic, comforting flavor that’s hard to resist.
- Time-Tested: This Amish baked oatmeal recipe is a classic that has stood the test of time. It’s a traditional Amish dish that has been passed down for generations.
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Key Ingredients
- Quick Oats: These will be the base of our baked oatmeal, providing a hearty and chewy texture to the dish.
- Baking Powder: This will help it get the right level of rise for the perfect texture and consistency.
- Eggs: They will help to bind the ingredients together, giving the baked oatmeal a firm and moist consistency.
- Brown Sugar: This will add a rich, caramel-like sweetness to the dish, complement the oats, and enhance the overall flavor.
- Butter: Melt it down and it will add a delicious, buttery richness to the baked oatmeal, making it even more irresistible.
- Warm Milk: This will help to bring all the ingredients together, and it will also give the dish a soft and moist texture.
- Vanilla Extract: It will add a sweet, aromatic flavor to the baked oatmeal, making it even more delicious.
- Salt: This will enhance the flavors of the other ingredients, making the flavors pop even more.
How to Make Amish Baked Oatmeal
Preparation
Start by preheating your oven to 350˚F and greasing your 8×8 baking pan. This will make sure that your baked oatmeal doesn’t stick to the pan and is easy to remove after baking.
Step 1 – Combine the Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, mix together the quick oats, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt. This will help to distribute the baking powder and cinnamon evenly throughout the oatmeal, giving it a consistent flavor and texture.
Step 2 – Combine the Wet Ingredients
In a smaller bowl, whisk the eggs until they are well beaten. Then, add the warm milk, brown sugar, melted butter, and pure vanilla extract. Stir these ingredients together until they are well combined. This will be your liquid mixture.
Step 3 – Combine the Dry and Wet Ingredients
Pour your liquid mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir well to make sure that all the ingredients are fully combined. Once everything is mixed, let the batter sit for 5 minutes. This allows the oats to soak up some of the liquid, which will give your baked oatmeal a soft, custard-like texture.
Step 4 – Bake the Oatmeal
Pour your oatmeal batter into the greased 8×8 pan. Put the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes. You’ll know it’s done when the edges are a deep golden brown and an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
Step 5 – Serve and Enjoy
Once your baked oatmeal is done, take it out of the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. You can serve it warm, topped with cream, powdered sugar, or maple syrup, or just enjoy it plain.
Lynette’s Tip
Make sure to whisk together the eggs before adding them to the rest of the ingredients. This simple step makes it easier to fully incorporate the eggs into the batter, resulting in a more evenly textured baked oatmeal.
Recipe FAQs
Amish baked oatmeal is different from regular oatmeal in that it is, well, baked. This gives it a firmer, more casserole-like texture, compared to the creamier consistency of regular oatmeal.
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Amish Baked Oatmeal
Equipment
- 8×8 baking pan
Ingredients
- 3 Cups quick oats
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 Cup warm milk
- 1 Cup brown sugar
- ½ Cup butter melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350˚F. Grease an 8×8 baking pan.
- Mix the quick oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl.
- Whisk together the eggs, warm milk, brown sugar, melted butter, and pure vanilla extract in a smaller bowl.
- Combine your liquid ingredients mixture with your oat mixture and stir well. Allow the batter to sit in the bowl for 5 minutes.
- Pour the batter into a greased 8×8 pan and bake for 30-35 minutes until an inserted toothpick comes out clean and the edges are a deep golden brown.
- Serve warm and enjoy topped with plain or with cream, powdered sugar, or maple syrup.
Notes
My Favorite Variations
- Peanut Butter Twist: Add 1/2 cup of peanut butter to the batter for a delicious peanut butter flavor. This is a great variation for all the peanut butter lovers out there.
- Healthier Option: For a healthier version, you can cut the amount of butter and sugar in half. This will still give you a delicious baked oatmeal, but with less fat and sugar.
- Fruit Addition: Mix in a cup of your favorite fruits, such as blueberries or chopped apples, to the batter before baking. This will add a natural sweetness and a fruity twist to your baked oatmeal.
