A Cozy Family Breakfast Favorite

After years of oatmeal experiments and early morning taste tests, I can finally say—I’ve found the one! This Amish Baked Oatmeal is everything you love about a hearty breakfast: a little sweet, a little crunchy, and a whole lot of cozy comfort. It’s the kind of breakfast that makes the kitchen smell like cookies baking—and when you add a little brown sugar? Perfection!

If your mornings are anything like ours, you probably know the rush of trying to find something warm, filling, and fast before everyone heads out the door. That’s where this recipe shines. You can mix it up the night before, pop it in the oven in the morning, and have a family favorite ready before you even have time to blink.

What Makes Amish Baked Oatmeal Special

Unlike regular oatmeal that cooks on the stovetop, Amish Baked Oatmeal is baked like a casserole. It comes out golden brown on top with a tender, cookie-like texture inside. It’s hearty without being heavy and has a sweet crunch that even picky eaters love.

This recipe is an old-fashioned classic straight from the heart of Amish country—a reminder that simple ingredients can make something truly special.

A Husband-Approved Breakfast

My husband works in construction and needs a breakfast that keeps him full all morning long. For 27 years of marriage, oatmeal has been his go-to. But when I served him this baked version, his eyes lit up. “Finally, oatmeal with some structure!” he said between bites.

Needless to say, it’s officially made its way into our weekly breakfast rotation.

Make-Ahead Magic

Want to make mornings even easier? Turn this recipe into Amish Baked Oatmeal Jars! Just layer the dry ingredients—oats, sugar, baking soda, and salt—into pint jars and store them in your pantry. When you’re ready to bake, just add milk, butter, egg, and vanilla. In half an hour, you’ve got a warm, homey breakfast that feels like a hug in a bowl.

Amish Baked Oatmeal

Prep Time: 10 min
Bake Time: 25–30 min
Serves: 6–8

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups instant rolled oats
• ½ cup sugar
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ¾ tsp salt
  
• ½ cup milk
• ¼ cup soft butter
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla

To Make the Jar Mix:
Layer oats, baking soda, salt, and sugar in a pint jar.
Seal tightly and store up to 6 months.

To Bake:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Combine jar mix with milk, egg, butter, and vanilla.
3. Mix well and spread into a greased 13×9-inch baking dish.
4. Bake 25–30 minutes, until golden and set.
5. Serve warm with milk, fruit, and a sprinkle of brown sugar.

Tip: Perfect for meal prep—make multiple jars and enjoy quick, hearty breakfasts all week!

Why We Love It

This baked oatmeal is easy to make, easy to store, and impossible not to love. It’s the perfect blend of wholesome and indulgent—a breakfast that feels like dessert but fuels your whole morning.

From our family kitchen to yours, may your mornings be a little warmer, a little sweeter, and a lot more delicious!