This Fruity Baked Oatmeal is warm, wholesome, and nutritious — made with oats, apples, peaches, and blueberries for a delicious breakfast that feels like dessert. Perfect for meal prep or feeding a crowd!
Why We Love This Fruity Baked Oatmeal
There’s nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked oatmeal in the morning! This Fruity Baked Oatmeal is a cozy, make-ahead breakfast that’s both healthy and satisfying. Loaded with apples, peaches, and blueberries, it’s full of natural sweetness and warm flavor in every bite. It’s great for busy mornings — simply bake it once, slice into squares, and enjoy all week long. Serve it warm with a splash of milk, a drizzle of maple syrup, or a spoonful of yogurt for the ultimate breakfast comfort food.
Tips for Perfect Fruity Baked Oatmeal:
- Use ripe fruit: Riper fruit adds natural sweetness and moisture to the oatmeal.
- Make it ahead: Bake, cool, and refrigerate for up to 5 days. Reheat individual portions in the microwave or oven.
- Add crunch: Sprinkle chopped nuts or seeds (like walnuts or sunflower seeds) on top before baking for extra texture.
- Meal prep friendly: Cut into squares, wrap individually, and freeze for easy grab-and-go breakfasts.
Substitutions:
- Oats: Use old-fashioned oats for a heartier texture; avoid steel-cut oats (they won’t cook fully).
- Milk: Any milk works — try almond, oat, or coconut milk for a dairy-free option.
- Butter: Substitute with coconut oil or unsweetened applesauce for a lighter version.
- Sweetener: Swap brown sugar for honey, maple syrup, or coconut sugar.
- Fruit: Use any combination of fruit — strawberries, raspberries, cherries, or mango all work beautifully.
Suggestions & Variations:
- Make it tropical: Add pineapple, coconut flakes, and a sprinkle of macadamia nuts.
- Add protein: Stir in a scoop of vanilla protein powder or top with Greek yogurt for extra staying power.
- Turn it into muffins: Scoop batter into a greased muffin tin and bake for 20–25 minutes for portable oatmeal cups.
- Warm spice twist: Add nutmeg, ginger, or cardamom for cozy flavor depth.
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Fruity Baked Oatmeal
This Fruity Baked Oatmeal is fast, delicious, and the ultimate breakfast comfort food! And leftovers reheat beautifully, making this perfect for meal prep.
Servings: 6
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, combine the oats, brown sugar, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Dice the apples and peaches.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk and butter. Add to the dry ingredients along with the fruit and stir to combine. Pour into a greased 8-inch baking dish. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Cut into squares. Serve with milk if desired.
