Frugal breakfast recipe: Baked oatmeal

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by crystal on August 8, 2008

One way we save a lot of money is to make things from scratch.
Not only is it less expensive, but it also is better for you and tastes
yummy, too!

Baked oatmeal one of our very favorite breakfast
recipes. It makes a big pan so we refrigerate the leftovers and use it
for the following few days’ breakfasts! Just reheat in the microwave or
oven. We often just spoon out in individual bowls and reheat in the
microwave. Be sure to top with butter, brown sugar, and milk. Delicious!

Baked Oatmeal               

1 cup oil (can substitute butter or applesauce)
1 ½ cups sugar (can reduce)
4 eggs
6 cups oats
4 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 cups milk

Combine
all ingredients in order listed. Pour into greased 9×13-inch pan. Bake
at 375° for 30-40 minutes until lightly browned. Can refrigerate
overnight before baking. Serve topped with butter, brown sugar, and
milk.

Yields: Approximately 8-10 servings

What are some of your favorite frugal breakfast ideas?

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Margaret August 9, 2008 at 1:22 pm

That is my favorite recipe. Had some for breakfast just this morning.

Although I often use that amount of sugar, I find it quite sweet without any extra sugar on top! The way I eat it is with a few more shakes of cinnamon and just enough milk to make it soggy, and heat it up. :)

Rachel August 9, 2008 at 3:48 pm

I really enjoy this recipe, but like some of the other readers, wondered how healthy it really is. I found a recipe on the Cooking Light website that is healthier and delicious!

I’ve posted the recipe on my blog:

http://www.husbandwifehappylife.blogspot.com

Jenn August 9, 2008 at 8:30 pm

I make this occasionally too – I also cut in half all the time.
I always substitute the oil w/ all applesauce and use 1/2-3/4 c sweetener – honey, molasses or brown sugar depending on my mood. I often add a mashed banana, blueberries or apples and often drizzle molasses over the top to give it a prettier look. I have also made it like normal but put in muffin tins and made muffins instead of a pan. It seems to keep nicer and is easier to serve again the next day. The half recipe makes 12 good size muffins.

Chantalle August 10, 2008 at 9:00 am

We love this receipe. I made it for breakfast today. I was craving oatmeal cookies (I am 8 months preggers) and this really hit the spot. We added raisins. I look forward to trying it with other fruits. Check out my blog at http://www.findingpenniesinthesand.blogspot.com. I will be mentioning to my readers.

A Classic Tale August 10, 2008 at 2:38 pm

Yummy! Always great to have more breakfast options. I have all of the ingredients and will try it tomorrow.

Kristena August 11, 2008 at 2:26 pm

I tried this recipe, and it was delicious! My whole family loved it. Thank you so much for sharing. As for frugal breakfast ideas, I’ve been varying the ideas I found here to make my own granola: http://www.usaweekend.com/06_issues/060226/060226cooksmart.html

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