Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 3/4 cups milk
- 1/4 cup melted butter or coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until evenly mixed to ensure leavening and flavor distribution.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, melted butter (or coconut oil), and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients. Stir gently until the mixture is just combined, avoiding overmixing which can toughen baked goods.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter for pockets of melted sweetness.
- Transfer and Bake: Pour the oatmeal batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes until the top is set, lightly golden, and a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the baked oatmeal to cool slightly before slicing and serving warm. This improves texture and allows it to set fully.
Notes
- Add sliced bananas on top before baking or serve alongside for extra natural sweetness.
- Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat individual portions in the microwave or oven to enjoy warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
