• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Plated Cravings logo

  • Recipe Index
  • Air Fryer
  • German Food
  • About
    • Contact
    • How to Subscribe
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipes
  • Air Fryer
  • About
  • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • search icon
    Homepage link
    • Recipes
    • Air Fryer
    • About
    • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • ×

    Home > Recipes > Breakfast & Brunch

    Baked Oatmeal Recipe

    ↓ Jump to Recipe · By: Julia Foerster · Posted: 11/02/17 · Updated: 11/08/17 · This post may contain affiliate links

    Baked Oatmeal made with apples, pecans, and cranberries is a delicious and comforting breakfast casserole! 

    Baked Oatmeal made with apples, pecans, and cranberries is a delicious and comforting breakfast casserole! This easy recipe is perfect for the holidays and will surely become a new fall and winter favorite.

    Close-up baked oatmeal with apples, pecans and cranberries.

    Baked Oatmeal is loaded with juicy apple slices, crunchy pecans, and sweet craisins. This wholesome dish is so creamy and has a consistency similar to bread pudding. What I love about this oatmeal breakfast casserole is that it can be modified to your family’s preferences and dietary needs so that everyone can enjoy it.

    Oatmeal is one of my go-breakfasts in the morning. It’s filling, comforting, and easy to make. This baked apple cinnamon oatmeal is perfect to feed a crowd and you can adapt the recipe to fit your dietary needs. It can be made ahead and reheated which makes it a great choice for busy holiday mornings!

    This recipe is pretty forgiving so feel free to use any milk you like or substitute the cranberries for your favorite fruit. I also love this baked oatmeal recipe with walnuts instead of pecans but if you can’t have nuts eliminating them is ok too.

    Close-up of a glass baking dish with baked oatmeal with apples, pecans and cranberries.

    How to make baked oatmeal

    Making baked oatmeal is super easy and the best thing is you can make it ahead and reheat it. This recipe is decadent and special enough for a holiday breakfast but easy enough for every day. I like to make a few modifications to make it healthier for “normal” days.

    How to make baked oatmeal healthy?

    You can make this baked oatmeal healthier by reducing the brown sugar or leaving it out. Feel free to use any milk you like, non-dairy milk works too. You can also use coconut oil instead of butter to make it dairy-free.

    How long is baked oatmeal good for?

    You can store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days. This would also make a great breakfast to prepare ahead for the whole week. You can make this baked oatmeal in individual ramekins (bake for about 20 minutes) and store them in the fridge.  It tastes delicious cold from the fridge but you can also reheat it in a 300°F oven for about 15 – 20 minutes until heated through or put it in the microwave.

    Can I make baked oatmeal ahead of time?

    Yes, this baked oatmeal can be made the night before! Let it cool, then cover it with plastic wrap and store it in the fridge. You can reheat it but it also tastes great cold out of the refrigerator.

    Close-up, top-down shot of baked oatmeal with apples, pecans and cranberries.

    Looking for more Holiday Breakfast Recipes?

    • Pumpkin Spice Muffins
    • Apple Cinnamon Bread
    • Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole
    • Apple Cinnamon Muffins

    You can find all my breakfast recipes here.

    Close-up of a glass baking dish with baked oatmeal with apples, pecans and cranberries.

    Tools used for making this recipe

    Oats: Old-fashioned oats like these or steel cut oats work best for this recipe! These are my go-to oats, this brand also sells gluten-free oats.
    Maple Syrup: This maple syrup has great reviews and is so versatile. I always buy the big bottles because I use it so much.

    [social_warfare buttons=”Pinterest, Facebook”]

    Close-up of a glass baking dish with baked oatmeal with apples, pecans and cranberries.
    Servings: 6

    Baked Oatmeal with Apples, Pecans, and Cranberries

    Baked Oatmeal made with apples, pecans, and cranberries is a delicious and comforting breakfast casserole! 
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 50 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Calories: 398kcal
    Author: Julia Foerster
    4.94 from 15 votes
    Print PIN RECIPE Rate

    Ingredients

    Cups - Metric
    • 2 cups old-fashioned oats, (280g)
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1/4 cup light brown sugar, (50g)
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and diced
    • 2 large eggs
    • 2 cups milk, of your choice (480ml)
    • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
    • 2 Tablespoons maple syrup
    • 1/2 cup pecans, chopped (60g)
    • 1/2 cup dried cranberries, (60g)
    Prevent your screen from going dark

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a 2-quart casserole dish. Set aside.
    • In a medium bowl combine eggs, milk, vanilla extract, melted butter, and maple syrup.
    • In another bowl, combine oats, baking powder, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add to the milk mixture together with the diced apples, pecans, and cranberries. Stir until combined.
    • Transfer to the greased baking dish and bake for about 45-50 minutes, until set and golden brown on top.
    • Serve warm or at room temperature.

    Nutrition Information

    Calories: 398kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 256mg | Potassium: 418mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 420IU | Vitamin C: 2.8mg | Calcium: 172mg | Iron: 1.9mg
    Did you Make this Recipe? Tag me Today!Share it on Instagram and tag @platedcravings or #platedcravings!

    PIN this recipe to your breakfast board to save it for later!

    Image with text: Baked oatmeal with apples, pecans and cranberries, image: Close-up baked oatmeal with apples, pecans and cranberries.

    « Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
    Easy Cinnamon Candied Almonds »

    Plated Cravings owns the copyright on all images and text and does not allow for its original recipes and pictures to be reproduced anywhere other than at this site unless authorization is given. If you enjoyed the recipe and would like to publish it on your own site, please re-write it in your own words, and link back to my site and recipe page. Read my Disclosure and Privacy Policy. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Rob Bob says

      December 11, 2022 at 11:01 am

      5 stars
      This recipe was AWESOME!!!!!!!!! I made it with my mom and it was super simple and easy to make.

      Reply
    2. Loretta says

      October 09, 2022 at 11:01 am

      I’d like to make this recipe slightly larger—3 qt casserole. What modifications would I need to make?

      Reply
    3. Debbie says

      July 19, 2022 at 9:21 pm

      How much applesauce or bananas for the egg substitute. Our 11 month old granddaughter is allergic eggs. . Ty

      Reply
      • Julia Foerster says

        July 19, 2022 at 9:33 pm

        I haven’t tested this recipe without eggs or an egg substitute, so I can’t really help. But I would use 2 flax eggs as an egg substitute.

        Reply
    4. Teresa Martins says

      October 05, 2021 at 1:47 pm

      4 stars
      Made this for my bf this morning and it was awesome. I didn’t have nuts but it was still good!

      Reply
    5. Mary k Coaston says

      March 20, 2021 at 2:03 pm

      Can I use quick oats

      Reply
    6. Diana says

      December 30, 2020 at 10:57 am

      5 stars
      I love this oatmeal! It is delicious and freezes well.

      Reply
    7. Danielle says

      November 13, 2020 at 6:16 pm

      5 stars
      pretty simple and easy recipe to make. I will definitely be making it again

      Reply
    8. Becky says

      October 27, 2020 at 11:25 am

      5 stars
      OMG! I made this today and just dug in for my 3rd spoonful from the pan. I didn’t have craisins so used raisins, used a brown sugar substitute and did not peel my apples. Can’t wait for breakfast tomorrow!

      Reply
      • Colleen says

        December 19, 2020 at 8:41 pm

        How do I store my leftovers of this?

        Reply
        • Julia Foerster says

          December 19, 2020 at 8:51 pm

          Let it cool, then cover the pan with plastic wrap or put it in an airtight container and store it in the fridge. You can reheat it but it also tastes great cold out of the refrigerator.

          Reply
    9. Marianne says

      May 11, 2020 at 12:44 pm

      5 stars
      Very good, especially the next day. Will definitely make again!!

      Reply
    10. Mary says

      January 13, 2020 at 8:39 pm

      What is the serving size for 398 cal? It doesn’t say serving #s either to guesstimate. 

      Reply
      • Julia Foerster says

        January 13, 2020 at 8:54 pm

        You can find the number of servings in the recipe card below the image. This recipe makes six servings.

        Reply
    11. Julie says

      September 27, 2019 at 6:01 pm

      Hi Julia, this recipe looks and sounds delicious. I can’t wait to make it. Thanks for sharing. 

      Reply
    12. Carolyne says

      November 28, 2018 at 12:00 pm

      What would be a good egg substitution? Bananas? Apple sauce?

      Reply
      • Julia says

        November 28, 2018 at 9:29 pm

        Sorry, I’m no help here, I never replaced the eggs in this recipe. Perhaps flax eggs might work, but I don’t have any experience with that.

        Reply
    13. Pamela Cuneo says

      November 19, 2018 at 7:41 pm

      Has anyone tried substituting fresh cranberries fir the dried cranberries?

      Reply
      • Julia says

        November 20, 2018 at 9:29 am

        Using fresh cranberries is a great idea, Pamela! I would just chop them roughly before adding them.

        Reply
    14. jan says

      September 07, 2018 at 5:11 pm

      Could you put everything tpogether the night before and bake in the AM?

      Reply
      • Julia says

        September 10, 2018 at 1:13 pm

        I recommend to assemble and bake it the night before and then reheat it the next morning.

        Reply
        • Kay Campbell says

          December 28, 2020 at 7:13 pm

          What is the best way to reheat it? Should I microwave individual servings or slide it all in the oven, covered or uncovered, and at what temperature?

          Reply
          • Julia Foerster says

            December 29, 2020 at 8:45 am

            I usually microwave individual servings. But if you want to reheat the whole thing I would recommend covering it with aluminum foil and putting it in a 350 F preheated oven for about 20 min or until heated through.

            Reply
    15. Carolyn says

      March 04, 2018 at 4:30 pm

      5 stars
      Second time I’m making this, both times I’ve omitted the syrup. First time I made it I used raisins instead of cranberries. It was delicious. This time I’m using cranberries and will decide which one I like best. This is a keeper!

      Reply
    16. Rita says

      December 31, 2017 at 11:48 am

      5 stars
      My husband said it was a keeper. Omitted the syrup and only used 1/4 c cranberries.

      Reply
    17. Noreen says

      November 27, 2017 at 7:54 am

      Too bad there is so much sugar in it – I am diabetic and love oatmeal. Could you make this without all the sweeteners?

      Reply
      • Lynne says

        October 03, 2022 at 1:26 pm

        I am diabetic and just used monkfruit.

        Reply
    18. Beth says

      November 12, 2017 at 8:02 am

      5 stars
      This is perfect for cold mornings. Everyone loved it and already asking when I can make it again. Thank you for this great recipe!

      Reply
    19. Jessica says

      November 07, 2017 at 12:59 pm

      5 stars
      I love how this can feed a crowd, we always have guests for the holidays and I struggle with breakfasts for everyone.

      Reply
    20. Mrs Major Hoff says

      November 07, 2017 at 11:25 am

      5 stars
      I’m crazy for cranberries! What a perfect dish for a hectic morning!

      Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    Primary Sidebar

    Welcome!

    Julia Foerster from Plated Cravings

    Hi, I'm Julia! Born in Germany, I call Canada now my home and love to share my favorite dishes with you! Here you'll find hundreds of recipes, all made from scratch with lots of tips and detailed step-by-step instructions. ➝ Visit my about page and ➝ subscribe to never miss a new recipe!

    Favorite Recipes

    • Black Forest Cake
    • Brioche French Toast
    • Butterscotch Cookies
    • Blueberry Bread
    • Easy Creme Brulee Recipe
    • Chocolate Mousse Cake

    Top Posts

    • Moist Lemon Cake Recipe
    • Air Fryer Donuts
    • Air Fryer Onion Rings
    • Apple Strudel Recipe
    • Air Fryer Chicken Wings
    • Oven Roasted Potatoes

    Footer

    ^ back to top

    About

    • Privacy Policy & Disclaimer
    • Accessibility Policy

    As Featured On

    Press Images

    Contact

    • Contact
    • Work with us

    Copyright © 2022 Plated Cravings