Fruit & Nut Baked Oatmeal

Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 35 min.

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Feb. 28, 2023
In my part of the Midwest, baked oatmeal is a Mennonite specialty. My daughters are always delighted if we have leftovers for them to take home.—Fancheon Resler, Albion, Indiana
Fruit & Nut Baked Oatmeal Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 6 cups quick-cooking oats
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 cups 2% milk
  • 1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup canola oil
  • 1 cup shredded apple
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
  • Additional 2% milk

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°. In a bowl, mix oats, baking powder and cinnamon. In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, brown sugar and oil until blended; stir into oat mixture. Fold in apple, cranberries and walnuts.
  2. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, until set and the edges are lightly browned, 35-40 minutes. Slice and serve with milk.

Can you freeze Fruit & Nut Baked Oatmeal?

Freeze cooled individual pieces on waxed paper-lined baking sheets until firm. Transfer pieces to airtight freezer containers; return to the freezer. To use, microwave each piece on high until heated through, 1-2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 816 calories, 41g fat (5g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 319mg sodium, 106g carbohydrate (61g sugars, 8g fiber), 15g protein.