Description
A comforting and flavorful baked oatmeal custard with a creamy texture, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats (old-fashioned oats work best)
- 2 cups whole milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
- ¼ cup raisins or dried cranberries (optional)
- ½ cup fresh berries (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped nuts (optional)
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional, for extra sweetness)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease the pie dish.
- Whisk together eggs, sugar, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl until smooth.
- Stir in oats and melted butter.
- Let sit for 5 minutes to absorb.
- Pour mixture into the prepared dish.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
- Top with optional berries, nuts, or honey.
Notes
For people with diabetes, consider using sugar substitutes like Stevia or Monk Fruit. Be cautious with overbaking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg