Try this Baked Oatmeal Casserole recipe, or contribute your own.
- Carbohydrate 16.9552345902347 g
- Cholesterol 32.845833337577 mg
- Fat 5.9671891707957 g
- Fiber 1.88767916994012 g
- Protein 3.90195125132048 g
- Saturated Fat 3.25667958574131 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (136g)
- Sodium 45.1836666661848 mg
- Sugar 15.0675554202946 g
- Trans Fat 0.524217666966059 g
- Calories 128 calories
Step-by-step
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Spray a 10x10 casserole dish generously with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, mix oats, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, half the chocolate chips, & half the berries. Stir well and pour into casserole dish. Add the other half of the berries & chocolate chips to the top of the mixture. Then, slice the banana & add to top.
- In a separate bowl, combine milk, egg, butter, & vanilla. Whisk thoroughly. Pour on top of oatmeal mixture, making sure the all oats are soaked evenly.
- Bake for 30 minutes. Then, remove casserole & add a tablespoon of brown sugar to the top of the casserole for added sweetness (optional.) Bake for an additional 5 or 10 minutes or until the top of the casserole is golden brown.
Baked oatmeal emerged from American agricultural traditions that sought to transform mundane porridge grains into substantial, sliceable breakfast slabs using eggs and dairy for structural binding. Thoroughly whisking the liquid ingredients before pouring them over the dry oats guarantees that every single grain hydrates evenly during the initial phase of baking.
- Preheat the oven precisely to 375 degrees Fahrenheit so the baking powder activates immediately upon contact with the wet ingredients.
- Spray the 10x10 casserole dish generously with cooking spray to prevent the starches from bonding to the ceramic surface during the heat transfer.
- Whisk the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until completely uniform; an emulsified liquid fat prevents grease pockets from forming in the finished crumb.
- Reserve half of the berries and chocolate chips for the top layer so they do not sink entirely to the bottom of the dish.
- Pull the casserole when the edges turn a deep golden brown and the center offers firm resistance to a gentle press.
Refrigerate any remaining portions in an airtight container for up to four days. Reheat individual slices in a toaster oven to restore the crisp exterior crust without making the interior soggy.
