Country Farmhouse Breakfast Baked Oats - Quick, Easy, Delicious

 

 

If you’re looking for a wholesome, comforting breakfast that feels like it came straight from a cozy country kitchen, these Country Farmhouse Breakfast Baked Oats are the perfect way to start your morning. 

Made with simple pantry ingredients and baked until warm, hearty, and lightly sweet, this easy recipe delivers all the charm of a farmhouse breakfast with none of the fuss. It’s nourishing, satisfying, and ideal for busy mornings, weekend brunches, or anytime you want a rustic, home‑baked breakfast option that fills the house with the most inviting aroma.

  

This tasty breakfast is so easy to make that there's really no excuse not to make it.  You just throw it together and pop it into the oven.  Run upstairs to take your shower and get dressed, and by the time you come back down it'll be scrummily ready to scarf down!

Tasty baked oats . . . toothsome and slightly crumbly . . . with a nicer bite than ordinary stove topped cooked oatmeal.  Lightly flavored with cinnamon and golden syrup . . . or honey if you would prefer.

Stogged full of chunks of dried apple and sweet dried cranberries . . . poking here and there, sparkling with all the beauty of the crown jewels.

Other than the bit of butter that you stir into it at the beginning . . . it's totally fat free too.  Of course . . . having it with cream would negate all that good.  But go on . . . why not.

  

INGREDIENTS NEEDED

TO MAKE

COUNTRY FARMHOUSE BREAKFAST BAKED OATS

This delicious baked version of oatmeal will spoil you for any other kind!  Simple ingredients put together in the most delicious way.

• 1 1/2 cup (120g) of old fashioned rolled oats
• 2 TBS butter
• 1 1/2 cups (375ml) of boiling water
• 1 1/2 cups (375ml) of milk
• 2 TBS golden syrup or honey
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• pinch salt
• 1/2 cup (45g) of chopped dried apples
• 1/2 cup (75g) of dried cranberries

 

I like to use the old fashioned large flake oats for the best texture.

I use salted butter. Its all I keep in the house.

I use full fat milk. This gives a lovely creamy texture and rich flavor.

I do use the golden syrup, but honey adds a lovely depth of flavor. You could also use maple syrup if you wanted to.

I buy my dried apples at the local health food store.

Dried Cranberries are available almost everywhere. If you cannot get them or do not like them, you could substitute raisins, or currants, dried blueberries, dried cherries, etc. 

 

HOW TO MAKE

COUNTRY FARMHOUSE BREAKFAST BAKED OATS

This is as simple as stirring everything together in a bowl and pouring it into a prepared baking dish to bake.  

1. Preheat the oven to 180*C/350*F/ gas mark 4. Butter a medium glass baking dish. Set aside. (A 9 inch square or a 7 by 11 inch will work fine.)
2. Measure the oats into a large bowl. Drop in the butter. Pour the boiling water over top. Let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in the milk, fruit, golden syrup (honey), ground cinnamon, and salt. Combine well and then pour into the prepared baking dish. Cover tightly with foil and then place into the heated oven. (I like to use whole milk for it's richness.)
3. Bake for 35 minutes, remove the foil and bake for 5 to 10 minutes longer, until thick and bubbly.
4. Spoon into heated bowls. Serve hot with cream or milk drizzled around the cereal and a dusting of cinnamon sugar.

 

HINTS AND TIPS FOR SUCCESS

• Read through the recipe several times before you begin. This will help to familiarize you with any ingredients or equipment you may need.
• Assemble all of your ingredients, equipment and baking utensils before you begin. That way you can prevent yourself from leaving out anything integral to the recipe.
• Do NOT mix up the batter ahead of time. The oats will soak up all the liquid. Stir the mixture together, pour into the pan and bake right away.
• For the best texture use whole oats and  do not over-bake. I like to use old-fashioned oats.
• You can vary the dried fruits according to what you have on hand and what you enjoy.  Dried apricots are nice, especially if you add some chopped toasted nuts or sultanas. Chopped dried dates. Dried blueberries, etc.

This is not solid like most baked oat casseroles. It is more like oatmeal cereal in texture than a cake.

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

CAN THIS BE MADE AHEAD OF TIME?

Do not make the oatmeal batter ahead of time. The oats will absorb all of the liquid. You can however bake the oatmeal, cool completely, and store in the refrigerator all week for easy breakfasts.

HOW CAN I REHEAT THIS BREAKFAST BAKE?

Reheat in the microwave or cover and bake in a 350°F (177°C) oven for 10 minutes.

CAN THE BAKED OATS BE FROZEN?

To freeze, bake and cool oatmeal. Cover tightly and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator or at room temperature. Warm to your liking. 

 CAN I BAKE THIS IN A MUFFIN TIN?

Yes, you can.  Simply divide the mixture between the well-buttered holes in a muffin tin. Fill the cups all the way to the top. Cover and bake for 20-25 minutes, uncover and bake for 5 to 8 minutes longer or until the edges are lightly browned and top appears set.  I do not recommend using paper liners as the mixture will stick to them.

 

A FEW MORE

BREAKFAST RECIPES FOR YOU TO ENJOY

BIG BRAN BREAKFAST COOKIES - Cookies for breakfast?  Count me in!  Especially when they are as delicious as these ones! These are loaded with fiber and dried fruit and go very well with your morning hot cuppa or a glass of milk. They make a nice change from cereal and freeze very well!

PINEAPPLE COCONUT BREAKFAST CAKE - Cake for breakfast.  Cake for breakfast?  Where do I sign up!!!  Pineapple and coconut are the perfect pairing, and they really shine in this super moist coffee cake!  Moist, buttery and delicious, with a lovely pineapple and coconut filling, and topped with a lime glaze and more coconut. I can't think of an occasion that this would not be welcome at! 

 

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Yield: 4 servings

Author: Marie Rayner

Country Farmhouse Baked Breakfast Oats

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 45 MinTotal time: 55 Min

Toothsome, crumbly, and chock full of fruit. This is a most delicious way to get your oats!

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cup (120g) of old fashioned rolled oats
• 2 TBS butter
• 1 1/2 cups (375ml) of boiling water
• 1 1/2 cups (375ml) of milk
• 2 TBS golden syrup or honey
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• pinch salt
• 1/2 cup (45g) of chopped dried apples
• 1/2 cup (75g) of dried cranberries

To serve:

• whole milk or single cream (cold or gently warmed)
• cinnamon sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180*C/350*F/ gas mark 4. Butter a medium glass baking dish. Set aside. (A 9 inch square or a 7 by 11 inch will work fine.)
2. Measure the oats into a large bowl. Drop in the butter. Pour the boiling water over top. Let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in the milk, fruit, golden syrup (honey), ground cinnamon, and salt. Combine well and then pour into the prepared baking dish. Cover tightly with foil and then place into the heated oven.
3. Bake for 35 minutes, remove the foil and bake for 5 to 10 minutes longer, until thick and bubbly.
4. Spoon into heated bowls. Serve hot with cream or milk drizzled around the cereal and a dusting of cinnamon sugar.

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