When we first moved to Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, our boys were little. We didn’t eat out often, except for breakfast (because it’s more affordable with a large family)! I found something new on Lancaster county breakfast menus – baked oatmeal. After one try, I was hooked!
Today, I’m joining Jennifer at Town and Country Living and my Cozy Living friends to share how we are Hygge living (incorporating a cozy lifestyle) in the month of October! You can see all of these cozy-living ideas at the end of today’s post.
If you’ve never had baked oatmeal, it’s a little bit like an old-fashioned bread pudding, except with oatmeal. It’s especially good when served warm, either right out of the oven or heated up in the microwave! A traditional Lancaster County Amish baked oatmeal recipe will not be the healthiest option! As with most Amish recipes that are undeniably delicious, the traditional Amish recipe for baked oatmeal has a LOT of butter and a LOT of sugar! The recipe I’m sharing today is still delicious, but is a healthier version that I like to make! This version substitutes unsweetened applesauce for the butter and uses a smaller amount of brown sugar in place of white sugar. I also add a bit of cinnamon and vanilla for more yummy flavor.
You can serve baked oatmeal warm or cold. It’s most commonly served with milk, but I like it without. You can add seasonal fruit or chocolate chips to this basic recipe for even more goodness! I like to add fresh berries to my recipe in the spring and summer months! Peaches are sooo good in baked oatmeal and is my absolute favorite fruit to add! Apples with raisons are a good combination for fall. If you are adding fruit to this recipe, just add it right into the batter before baking.
This baked oatmeal recipe is my “go to” breakfast in the fall and winter months! Because, there’s nothing better than a warm breakfast on a cold day!
A healthier version than the typical Lancaster County Amish recipe! In a bowl, combine the oil, applesauce, brown sugar, vanilla, and eggs until blended. Add the dry ingredients and milk and combine. Spray a 9 x 9" baking pan with cooking spray. Spoon the mixture into the pan. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. This recipe can be prepared the night before and stored in your refrigerator. Then bake in the morning. Add fruit or chocolate chips to batter if desired.Baked Oatmeal
Ingredients
Instructions
Notes
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 204 Total Fat: 4g Saturated Fat: 0.7g Trans Fat: 1.9g Unsaturated Fat: 1.4g Cholesterol: 0.5mg Sodium: 105mg Carbohydrates: 34g Fiber: 4g Protein: 8g
Here are a few more recipes that are perfect for Fall!
Easy Pennsylvania Dutch Apple Dumplings
Pumpkin Cupcakes with Sea Salt Buttercream
And, don’t forget to check out my friends’ cozy-living posts for October! Here are the links!
Duke Manor Farm / Creative Cain Cabin / Sincerely Marie Designs / Town and Country Living
Vinyet Etc. / Finding Silver Pennies / Hymns and Verses / It All Started with Paint
This is pure comfort – I love this idea on those chilly mornings. Pinned to try this cozy comfort food, can’t wait!
Yummy! I’ve not had baked oatmeal – yet! I’ll be making this soon though. I have made oatmeal in a crockpot though and it too reminded me of bread pudding. Thanks for sharing this recipe, Doreen!
I love oatmeal. I’ve never baked it but I have done it in the crockpot. Thanks for the new idea I’ll have to give baking it a go next time.
As I was eating my oatmeal this morning (which is my morning staple) I was thinking that I need to figure out some different healthy breakfast options because I’m getting a bit bored with the traditional instant oatmeal. And then here you are! With a super cozy baked oatmeal recipe! I am absolutely going to try this out!!!
🙂 Linda
Yum. Now I need to add applesauce to my shopping list.
I will try this for sure! Would love to have the original Amish recipe as well. Can you provide that for special occasions for us? Please?😊
Thank you for sharing!
This looks delicious! I’ve never had baked oatmeal. I can’t wait to try this! It’s such a great breakfast idea for these cooler mornings. Thanks for sharing your recipe with us!
I love bread pudding but haven’t heard of baked oatmeal. I can’t wait to try it! Thank you for the recipe. x
looks so yummy. have never heard of baked oatmeal. i remember as a kid in the winter we would have it every.single.morning….I only wish it was baked.
Are you people living under rocks? How can so many of you not have ever heard of baked oatmeal? 😂