Maple Baked Oatmeal

A warm, hearty breakfast made with old-fashioned oats, pure Maine maple syrup, cinnamon, and vanilla. Lightly crisp on top, soft in the middle, and naturally sweetened with maple syrup.

Prep: 10 min

Bake: 35–40 min

Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1½ cups milk
• ⅓ cup pure Northern Reach Maple syrup
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
2. Mix dry ingredients: Combine oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
3. Mix wet ingredients: Whisk milk, maple syrup, egg, melted butter, and vanilla in a separate bowl.
4. Combine: Pour the wet ingredients into the oats and stir until evenly mixed. Fold in nuts if desired.
5. Bake: Transfer to the prepared dish and bake for 35–40 minutes, until the top is golden and the center is set.
6. Serve: Allow to cool for 5 minutes. Serve warm with a drizzle of pure maple syrup.

Easy Variations

• Apple Cinnamon: Add 1 diced apple before baking.
• Maple Blueberry: Fold in ¾ cup fresh or frozen blueberries.
• Maple Banana: Add 1 mashed ripe banana for extra moisture and sweetness.
• Maple Pecan: Top with chopped pecans and an extra tablespoon of maple syrup before baking.

Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat individual portions with a splash of milk.

Northern Reach Maple tip: Use Grade A Amber Rich maple syrup for a fuller maple flavor. For an extra maple-forward finish, sprinkle a little maple sugar over the oatmeal before baking to create a lightly caramelized topping.