5 Ways to Try Oatmeal in the Mornings

Nutella Baked OatmealBaked oatmeal is a wonderful way to start the day. It also couldn't be any easier. I actually have made mine the night before and then just popped it into the oven as soon as we woke up the next morning. By the time we were dressed and ready so was our warm and delicious breakfast. Easy peasy. To get you inspired we've put together 7 tasty baked oatmeal options and you can find them all after the jump.

1. Nutella Baked Oatmeal
With a bit of cream over the top, this Nutella baked oatmeal is a favorite in Shaina's house and soon to be yours too.

Ingredients:
3 cups rolled oats
1 cup milk
3/4 cup Nutella
2 eggs
2 tablespoons ground flax or chia seed
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sliced almonds or other nuts or seeds

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Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix together oats, milk, Nutella, eggs, ground flax, baking powder, vanilla and salt until incorporated. Stir in almonds. Smooth evenly in a greased 8″ baking pan and bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes until center bounces back when touched.

- Serve warm with cream or an extra dollop of Nutella.

Baked Oatmeal with Blackberries and Ginger2. Baked Oatmeal with Blackberries and Ginger
This recipe is light on sugar and packed with bananas and berries.
Make baked oatmeal with blackberries and ginger

















Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal 3. Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal
This oatmeal has it all, great texture, lots of fruit, & just a hint of sweetness. It's a whole grain breakfast that everyone will love.
Make apple cinnamon baked oatmeal








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Classic Baked Oatmeal4. Classic Baked Oatmeal
Grab a glass of milk because you may think you're biting into a warm just out of the oven oatmeal cookie with how good this baked oatmeal breakfast is.
Make classic baked oatmeal














Baked Peanut Butter Oatmeal5. Baked Peanut Butter Oatmeal
This baked oatmeal is spiked with peanut butter and is so good the kids will want to help you make it.
Make baked peanut butter oatmeal










- By Paula Jones
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