Easy Soaked Baked Oatmeal – Healthy Overnight Recipe
Easy and delicious baked oatmeal recipe - perfect for a busy morning. It’s simple to mix up the night before so that you can quickly put a hearty meal on the table the next day.
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Equipment
- 1 Large bowl or glass container (with a lid)
- 1 Large metal or wooden spoon
- 2 Small bowls
- 1- 9x13 Rectangular baking dish
Ingredients
Mix Up The Night Before
- 3 1/2 cups regular or quick oats
- 1/3 - 1/2 cup yogurt
- 2 1/4 cups warm water
Dry Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sugar (*see note below)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Toppings & Add-Ins
- fresh or frozen blueberries
- dried cranberries or other dried fruit
- nuts
- coconut
- chocolate chips
Instructions
- Measure the oats into a large container with a lid.
- Add the yogurt and water and stir well to combine.
- Cover and let sit at room temperature for 8–24 hours (or overnight).
- The next morning, preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Grease a baking dish.
- In a small bowl, combine the sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another small bowl, whisk together the eggs and vanilla.
- Pour the egg mixture into the soaked oats and mix well.
- Add the dry ingredients, half at a time, stirring until fully incorporated.
- Pour the oatmeal mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Add your desired toppings, and gently press them into the surface.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until golden and set in the center.
- Serve warm, topped with kefir, yogurt, or fresh cream. Enjoy!
Notes
*Sweetness note: This amount of sugar is plenty if you’re using sweet add-ins like fruit or chocolate chips. If your toppings are not sweet, feel free to add more sugar—up to double the amount—depending on your taste.
*You can mix up the dry ingredients the night before in order to save time in the morning.
*The oats need to be soaked for 8-24 hours (or overnight) before baking.
*The oat mixture should be thick and creamy, without excess liquid. If it seems too dry, simply add a bit more water.
*Because the oats are soaked with yogurt, the mixture will smell slightly tangy before baking. This is normal, and the flavor mellows as it bakes.
