My Peach Baked Oatmeal tastes so good, it feels like dessert! Whole grain oats, creamy yogurt, and sweet, summer peaches are baked together in this hearty and nutritious breakfast dish. Make a batch on the weekend and enjoy it all week long.
I love starting my day with oatmeal. From my High Protein Overnight Oats to my Crockpot Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal, Strawberry Oatmeal Blender Pancakes, and Cinnamon Overnight Oats, I make a lot of oatmeal dishes!
And now, I'm excited to bring you this amazing Peach Baked Oatmeal. If you’ve never had baked oatmeal before, you must try this dish!
If peach isn't your thing, I also make blueberry apple & walnut baked oatmeal and chocolate baked oats.
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Why You'll Love This Dish
You can make it in advance
- You can make a batch of this baked oatmeal with peaches on the weekend when you have more time. Then on busy weekday mornings, simply heat up a piece and breakfast is ready!
It's hearty and nutritious
- This peach oatmeal bake has a combination of complex carbohydrates, protein, and healthy fats to help keep you feeling full and satisfied.
- A well-balanced, nutritious breakfast fills you up, gives you energy to get through the morning, and helps you concentrate at work or school. Plus, it helps prevent unhealthy snacking later in the day.
It's delicious
- This Peach Baked Oatmeal is so good, it tastes like dessert! I mean how can you go wrong with warm, cinnamon-infused oatmeal studded with sweet, summer peaches, right? Plus, as it cooks, it will make your kitchen smell divine!
Doctor's Tips
Oats are a nutrient-dense food with many health benefits. These include helping to lower your cholesterol, stabilizing blood sugar levels, and keeping things running smoothly in your intestinal tract.
Oats are whole grains and are rich in fiber, antioxidants, and several vitamins and minerals like phosphorus, thiamine, magnesium, iron, and zinc.
To learn more, read my post Everything You Need to Know About Whole Grains.
Interesting Nutrition Fact: Did you know that oatmeal was the subject of the very first food-specific health claim approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration? This was back in 1997 when it was determined that consumption of soluble fiber from oats may lower the risk of heart disease.
Ingredients For Peach Baked Oatmeal
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions:
- Old fashioned (rolled) oats- use old fashioned oats, not quick-cooking oats, which are chopped oats that cook faster. If you're trying to keep this recipe gluten free, use certified gluten-free oats.
- Peaches- when they're in season, nothing beats fresh, summer peaches. However you can enjoy this recipe all year round by using frozen peaches. You can leave the skin on or peel the peaches. Leaving the skin on will provide more nutrients.
- Milk- you can use dairy milk or non-dairy milk like almond milk or oat milk
- Yogurt- I use 2% Greek yogurt (read my post all about the nutritional benefits of Greek yogurt). Icelandic skyr also works well in this dish. You can use vanilla-flavored yogurt or peach yogurt for an extra boost of peachy flavor.
- Coconut oil- you can substitute melted butter
Step-By-Step Instructions
Step 1: Mix the dry ingredients (oats, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt) together in a bowl.
Step 2: Mix the wet ingredients (milk, yogurt, egg, maple syrup, coconut oil, and vanilla) together in another bowl.
Step 3: Spread diced peaches along the bottom of a square baking dish.
Step 4: Pour the dry ingredients evenly over the peaches.
Step 5: Pour the wet ingredients on top.
Step 6: Press down with a spoon to submerge the dry ingredients in the liquid.
Step 7: Arrange the sliced peaches on top of the oatmeal.
Step 8: Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon on top.
Step 9: Bake in the oven at 350°F for 35 to 40 minutes until set.
Step 10: Let the peach baked oatmeal rest for 10 minutes. Then, cut it into squares and serve. Enjoy the dish plain or try it my favorite way- topped with a dollop of yogurt and a drizzle of maple syrup.
Recipe FAQs and Chef's Tips
Yes, you can use fresh or frozen peaches. Defrost frozen peaches and drain the water before using them in this dish.
This recipe can be made gluten free by using certified gluten-free oats. While oats are inherently gluten free, cross-contamination can occur during processing.
You can make this recipe vegan by using dairy-free milk (like almond milk or oat milk) and dairy-free yogurt. Also, instead of an egg, you can substitute a flax egg. To make a flax egg, mix 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed with 3 tablespoons water in a bowl. Let it sit for 5 minutes to thicken and then use it in the recipe in place of 1 egg.
You can store the baked oatmeal in the fridge for up to 5 days. It can also be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Doctor's Tip: Discover the remarkable health benefits of overnight oats! From promoting heart health to aiding in weight management, oats are packed with nutrition to kickstart your day!
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Recipe
Peach Baked Oatmeal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups old fashioned oats
- 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons light brown sugar or coconut sugar, divided
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon plus โ teaspoon cinnamon, divided
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 ¼ cup milk, any type
- 2 (5.3 oz) containers vanilla or peach 2% Greek yogurt or Icelandic skyr
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil or unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups diced peaches (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup sliced peaches (fresh or frozen)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray an 8 x 8-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Mix the oats, 2 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt together in a medium bowl. Whisk the milk, yogurt, egg, maple syrup, coconut oil and vanilla together in another bowl.
- Scatter the diced peaches in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Pour the oat mixture evenly on top. Pour the milk mixture on top and press to submerge all of the dry ingredients in the liquid. Arrange the peach slices on top and sprinkle with the remaining 2 teaspoons sugar and โ teaspoon cinnamon.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until set. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Serve the oatmeal plain or top it with a dollop of yogurt and/or maple syrup.
Debbie says
Wow, this was a huge success! We both loved it - taste and texture were spot-on. [It required longer cooking time than stated but I imagine that was due to using Trader Joe's European style yogurt (no fat no sugar no flavorings) as I did not have Greek style. I try to cut fat from recipes wherever I can and did not use the oil - i do not think it created a problem. This will be a regular breakfast item for us!
Dr. Sonali Ruder says
Thatโs great to hear! Iโm so glad you enjoyed the dish! Good to know that it still came out good even without the oil/butter. Thanks for leaving a review! ๐
Lara Price says
How would we make this without the yogurt? I have kids with dairy allergies and they haven't found a dairy free yogurt that they like.
Angela W Broyles says
It's love at first bite!!! so, so good!!
Angela W Broyles says
Super yummy! I Love it!!
Natalie @ Obsessive Cooking Disorder says
This seems like a nice breakfast / dessert combo! Love it for busy days
Alisa Fleming says
Mmm, baked oatmeal is a favorite here. I've been surprised by all of the late season stone fruit - this may need to happen before it disappears!
Jessica @Small Bites by Jessica says
Peaches and cream is such a classic combo! Love it combined with breakfast! ๐
Emily Kyle says
I am a huge fan of baked oatmeal! It makes the perfect make-ahead breakfast for busy mornings, and I love that is is made with siggis!
Christine - Jar Of Lemons says
This is my kind of breakfast! It looks so delicious and perfect for the transition from summer to fall ๐ Hope to try this soon!
Christine - Jar Of Lemons says
This is my kind of breakfast! It looks so delicious and perfect for the transition from summer to fall ๐
Laura says
I love feeling like I'm eating dessert for breakfast while still getting all the fuel I need for the day! This recipe looks so yummy and I LOVE siggi's so much!
Ashley | FIt Mitten Kitchen says
Love the peach combo. I haven't made a baked oatmeal like this before, but it really seems like the perfect ready-to-eat breakfast for quick mornings.
Rachel says
This recipe looks so similar to a recipe I make for Passover. Yum!!
Ana Alarcon says
It looks super yummy, and love peaches - definitely making this with vegan yogurt.
Deryn | Running on Real Food says
Woah, this looks absolutely delicious! Perfect to transition from summer to Fall. I haven't made baked oatmeal in so long, I can't wait to try this! I have a busy couple weeks coming up and I could use this as a make ahead breakfast. Thanks!