Copycat Healthy Quaker Maple Brown Sugar Oatmeal Recipe
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Don’t settle for packets when you can bake up this crowd-pleaser! If you’re craving the comforting flavor of Quaker’s instant oatmeal but want a healthier, homemade twist, this Quaker Maple Brown Sugar Oatmeal Recipe is perfect.
It delivers all the nostalgia of your favorite breakfast in a warm, satisfying baked oatmeal dish. It’s perfect for meal-prepping for busy mornings or impressing everyone at a holiday brunch.
Let’s bake a homemade version of the brown sugar oatmeal packets with healthier options, less sugar, and more whole grains!
When I weighed nearly 300 pounds, I loved Quaker instant oatmeal, especially Maple Brown Sugar. Now that I have lost 125 pounds, I realize three teaspoons of sugar are in each packet, and that doesn’t include the sugar from added milk.
This homemade version skips the high amount of sugar and artificial flavors often found in instant oatmeal packets. Instead, it’s packed with whole grains, fiber, and nutrients and can be made sugar-free with allulose or monk fruit sweetener, making it ideal for those on a low-calorie diet or looking for healthy recipes.
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Why Baked Oatmeal?
Unlike instant oatmeal packets, baked oatmeal is perfect for meal prep and offers a creamy texture everyone loves. It’s also incredibly versatile—store leftovers in an airtight container, reheat with a splash of milk, and you’ve got breakfast for days.
Try these 12 easy dairy free oatmeal packets for a variety of oatmeal flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.
Ingredients & Substitutions
To make this easy oatmeal recipe, you’ll need the following:
- Old-fashioned oats – I recommend using old fashioned oats rather than quick oats or instant oats because they are less processed and retain more fiber and nutrients, which helps stabilize blood sugar and keeps you feeling fuller longer.
- Cinnamon and Nutmeg– Gives that warm, cinnamon-roll vibe.
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Salt – Just a pinch of salt to balance the sweetness.
- Maple Syrup – for that maple flavor, of course. You can use this monkfruit-sweetened syrup if you want it sugar-free.
- Dark brown sugar, light brown sugar, or coconut sugar– Choose based on your personal taste for the brown sugar flavor. If you want to make it sugar-free, use this monkfruit-sweetened golden sugar.
- Apple sauce
- Non-dairy milk – you can use almond milk, soy milk, oat milk, or coconut milk, whichever is your favorite. I suggest using unsweetened so you can control the sweetness of your oatmeal.
- Vanilla extract
If you want to take this homemade oatmeal to the next level, add this Cinnamon Swirl and Cinnamon Roll Glaze. I love serving it this way, especially on holiday mornings.
Optional Cinnamon Swirl:
- Almond butter or Peanut butter – you can use seed butter if you prefer.
- Dark brown sugar, light brown sugar, or coconut sugar. If you want to make it sugar-free, use this monkfruit-sweetened golden sugar.
- Cinnamon
Optional Glaze:
- Organic powdered sugar – to keep it vegan, it must be organic.
- Plant-based milk – I suggest unsweetened.
Copycat Healthy Quaker Maple Brown Sugar Oatmeal Recipe
Don’t settle for packets when you can bake up this crowd-pleaser! If you’re craving the comforting flavor of Quaker’s instant oatmeal but want a healthier, homemade twist, this Quaker Maple Brown Sugar Oatmeal Recipe is perfect.
How to Make Copycat Quaker Maple Brown Sugar Baked Oatmeal Recipe
- Step 1: Preheat and Prep -preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish lightly or line it with parchment paper.
- Step 2: Combine the Ingredients – in a mixing bowl, combine the ingredients.
- Step 3: Bake – pour the mixture into your prepared dish and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the center is set.
- Step 4: Add Toppings -top your baked oatmeal with your favorite toppings like fresh fruit, chopped nuts, or the optional Cinnamon Swirl & Glaze for that cinnamon roll sweetness.
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Storage Tips
Got leftovers? Store your leftover oatmeal in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 5 days. To reheat, simply add a splash of milk and microwave for a minute or two. This makes it perfect for busy mornings when you need breakfast in less time.
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Recipe
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Copycat Healthy Quaker Maple Brown Sugar Oatmeal Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 cups old fashioned oats gluten free if necessary
- 2 1/2 cups plant-based milk, unsweetened
- 1/3 cup applesauce, unsweetened
- 2 Tbsp dark brown sugar, light brown sugar, coconut sugar, or monk fruit golden sweetener
- 2 Tbsp maple syrup or monk fruit syrup
- 1 Tbsp cinnamon
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 pinch salt
Optional Cinnamon Swirl
- 1/4 cup dark brown sugar, light brown sugar, coconut sugar, or monk fruit golden sweetener
- 3 Tbsp natural peanut butter
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Optional Glaze
- 1/2 cup organic powdered sugar
- 1-2 Tbsp plant-based milk, unsweetened
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep –preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9 baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- Combine Ingredients- In a mixing bowl, add ingredients and stir to combine.
- Bake – Pour the oat mixture into prepared dish and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the center is set.
- Optional: Add Toppings –Top your baked oatmeal with the Cinnamon Swirl and Glaze or with fresh fruit and chopped nuts. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
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