Hot Cold Cereal Bake
Start your morning with a wholesome twist on tradition with this Hot Cold Cereal Bake—a hearty, oven-baked recipe that combines the cozy warmth of baked oats with the irresistible crunch of your favorite cold cereal. This versatile breakfast dish features rolled oats, creamy milk (dairy or plant-based options welcome), a touch of natural sweetness from honey or maple syrup, and a fragrant kick of vanilla and cinnamon. Topped with a crispy layer of cold cereal and optional fresh fruit like bananas or berries, it’s the ultimate blend of textures and flavors. Serve it straight from the oven for a comforting hot breakfast or let it cool for a unique spin on enjoying "cold" cereal. Ready in just 40 minutes and perfect for meal prep, this bake is ideal for busy mornings or weekend brunches, offering six generous servings of pure breakfast bliss.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups rolled oats
- 2 cups milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 2 large eggs
- 0.25 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cold cereal (e.g., cornflakes, rice cereal, or granola)
- 1 cup sliced banana or berries (optional)
- 1 tablespoon butter or coconut oil (for greasing)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish with butter or coconut oil.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, milk, eggs, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
Fold in the optional sliced banana or berries if desired.
Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish and spread it out evenly.
Sprinkle the cold cereal evenly over the top of the mixture to create a crunchy topping.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is slightly set.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Serve warm for a hot breakfast or allow it to cool completely and enjoy it at room temperature for a 'cold cereal' experience.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
246 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.0 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.1 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 74 mg | 25% | |
| Sodium | 176 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.5 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.6 g | ||
| Protein | 8.4 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 130 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 368 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
