How big is a 1 1/2 quart baking dish?

This is a relatively small dish. An 8x8 pan typically holds about 2 quarts, for reference. If you don't have a 1 1/2 quart dish you can use an 8x8 pan, 2 loaf pans, or individual ramekins to bake the oatmeal.

Vanilla Almond Vegan Baked Oatmeal

Name: Vanilla Almond Vegan Baked Oatmeal
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups almond milk; 1/2 cup almond butter; 1/4 cup pure maple syrup; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt; 2 cups old fashioned oats

This Vegan Baked Oatmeal is flavored with sweet vanilla, almond butter, and almond milk! It's a warm and cozy breakfast idea that can serve a crowd.

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I've never been a huge oatmeal fan, but baked oatmeal? That's a different story.

I like to think of this as one big oatmeal cookie that's healthy enough to eat for breakfast. The almond butter keeps it rich and full of protein while the oatmeal itself cooks up into the most comforting texture.

I'm really not stretching when I say this tastes like cookies. I like my baked oatmeal a little on the dry side so I can add lots of cold almond milk without it getting too wet. This is also a great tip for cooling it down quick for impatient kids who want that sweet smelling baked oatmeal hot out of the oven!

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Ingredients

Almond milk
Almond butter
Maple syrup
Vanilla extract
Salt
Old fashioned oatmeal

How to make vanilla almond baked oatmeal

Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Coat a 1 ½ quart baking dish with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, whisk together almond milk, almond butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt.
Add the oats and stir to combine. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and smooth out the top.
Bake 35 minutes or until set in the middle and beginning to brown around the edges. Serve immediately with an extra splash of almond milk and sliced bananas if desired.

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Top tips

How to store baked oatmeal

Allow any leftovers to cool somewhat before covering with plastic wrap and storing in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can also freeze baked oatmeal for up to 3 months. If freezing, I recommend freezing portions in a muffin tin until firm, then transferring to a zip top freezer bag. To reheat, simply microwave until warm.

Tips for customizing baked oatmeal

Swap the almond butter and milk for cashew butter and milk, or your other favorite nut butter or dairy free milk
If you're not vegan you can use regular milk if that's all you have on hand
Top the baked oatmeal with your favorite fruit such as blueberries, raspberries, mini chocolate chips, or pomegranate seeds
Chop an apple and mix it in before baking
You can use a larger dish (up to 2 ½ quarts) and reduce the baking time by five minutes

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FAQ

Can I use quick cooking oats or steel cut oats for baked oatmeal?

Technically, yes, you can use any kind of oats for baked oatmeal. Keep in mind that this will change the texture of the recipe, and you may need to adjust both the liquid amount and the baking time if you choose to make a swap.

How big is a 1 ½ quart baking dish?

This is a relatively small dish. An 8x8 pan typically holds about 2 quarts, for reference. If you don't have a 1 ½ quart dish you can use an 8x8 pan, 2 loaf pans, or individual ramekins to bake the oatmeal.

More oatmeal recipes

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