Description
Cookie Baked Oatmeal tastes like a warm, gooey oatmeal cookie fresh from the oven — but it’s actually a wholesome, hearty breakfast. Made with rolled oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, raisins, and chocolate chips, this cozy baked oatmeal feeds the whole family and is perfect for meal prep all week long.
Ingredients
2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce (or mashed banana)
1 1/2 cups milk of choice
1 large egg
2 tablespoons melted butter or coconut oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup raisins
1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
Optional toppings: extra chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, cold milk to pour over
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×9 inch baking dish or equivalent casserole dish.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together applesauce, egg, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, baking powder, and melted butter until smooth.
3. Add the milk and whisk again until fully combined.
4. Switch to a spoon and stir in the rolled oats, raisins, and chocolate chips until everything is evenly coated.
5. Pour the oat mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
6. Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes, until the top is lightly golden and the oats have absorbed all the liquid.
7. Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing. Divide into 6 portions and serve warm or cold.
8. Optional: pour cold milk over the top for a true oatmeal cookie-in-a-bowl experience.
Notes
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days — reheat in the microwave for 60–90 seconds.
Tastes just as good cold as warm — perfect for grab-and-go breakfasts.
Swap raisins for dried cranberries or chopped dates for a different flavor.
Add 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans for extra crunch and healthy fats.
For a vegan version, use a flax egg (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water) and dairy-free butter.
Use certified gluten-free oats if needed.
Add 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder to boost protein — add 2 extra tablespoons of milk to compensate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 371
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 262mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 37mg