Gluten-Free Baked Oatmeal
By the Gluten Free Recipes team ·
This comforting baked oatmeal offers a delightful blend of tender, cake-like texture and warm, spiced notes. It's a satisfying and wholesome start to your day, perfect for busy mornings or a leisurely weekend brunch.
At a glance: This easy breakfast recipe yields 4 servings in about 45 minutes (10 min prep, 35 min cook). It uses 10 ingredients — including certified gluten-free oat flakes, certified gluten-free baking powder, eggs — and walks through 5 steps. Updated . Browse more breakfast recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.
Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Baked Oatmeal: When preparing this breakfast recipe, it is crucial to use certified gluten-free oats, as certified gluten-free oats are frequently contaminated with gluten during processing. Always ensure all other packaged ingredients, such as baking powder and extracts, are also certified gluten-free to prevent cross-contamination In a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.
Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Baked Oatmeal: This recipe relies on certified gluten-free oat flakes and other naturally gluten-free ingredients to ensure it is safe for those avoiding gluten-containing grains.
Ingredients
- 2 cups certified gluten-free oat flakes
- 1 tsp certified gluten-free baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1.5 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 0.25 cup maple syrup or honey
- 2 tbsp melted butter or coconut oil
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
- 0.5 tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease an 8x8 inch baking dish. In a large bowl, combine the certified gluten-free oat flakes, certified gluten-free baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt. Whisk these dry ingredients together until well combined and fragrant.
- 2
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the eggs until lightly beaten. Then, stir in the milk, maple syrup (or honey), melted butter (or coconut oil), and pure vanilla extract until everything is smoothly incorporated. This mixture should be liquid and aromatic.
- 3
Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Gently fold them together with a spatula until just combined, ensuring no dry streaks remain. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in a tougher texture. The batter should be thick but pourable.
- 4
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish. Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The oatmeal should be set and slightly puffed.
- 5
Once baked, carefully remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for about 5-10 minutes before serving. This allows the baked oatmeal to set further. Serve warm, perhaps with fresh berries or a drizzle of extra maple syrup.
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Tips & Notes
- Check that your baking powder is labeled gluten-free — some brands use grain-based fillers — look for certified gluten-free on the label.
- Room-temperature eggs incorporate more smoothly — set them out 20–30 minutes before baking.
- Softened butter should hold a fingerprint but not be greasy — if it melts on touch, it's too warm for creaming.
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