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Golden Milk Baked Oatmeal

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Posted:1/17/22
Updated:1/10/22
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If you love turmeric lattes, you will love this Golden Milk Baked Oatmeal. With warm turmeric, cinnamon, cardamom and ginger spices plus coconut milk. It’s the perfect healthy breakfast meal prep! Gluten free and dairy free, vegan friendly.

golden milk baked oatmeal square on two small plates

We’re taking the flavors of golden milk and adding them into a baked oatmeal recipe for a warm and comforting breakfast dish.

If you enjoy turmeric lattes and baked oatmeal, you will love this healthy breakfast.

If you’re a golden milk fan, be sure to check out my Turmeric Latte recipe, Golden Milk Overnight Oats and these fun Chocolate Golden Milk Cashew Butter Cups.

What is Golden Milk?

Golden milk, also known as turmeric milk, originally comes from India. Turmeric has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries and has anti-inflammatory properties, thanks to the main active ingredient in turmeric, which is curcumin.

There are many westernized versions of golden milk at coffee shops now, sometimes called a golden milk latte or turmeric latte. Usually they’re a combination of coconut milk (or another dairy free milk), turmeric and warm spices, coconut oil, and traces of black pepper, which is said to increase your body’s ability to absorb the nutrients from turmeric.

If you love already love chai spices, pumpkin spice and ginger but haven’t tried a turmeric latte yet, you should definitely give it a try.

Baked Oatmeal Ingredients

For this golden milk oatmeal you need a simple list of baking ingredients and fridge staples.

  • eggs
  • pure maple syrup
  • vanilla extract
  • gluten free rolled oats
  • flaked coconut
  • baking powder
ingredients in prep bowls for baked oatmeal; coconut oil, rolled oats, coconut milk, maple syrup, golden milk spices, vanilla, baking soda, coconut flakes and eggs

For the Golden Milk

For this baked oatmeal dish we’re doing a simplified recipe for “golden milk” consisting of coconut milk and spices you’d find in some golden milk recipes which are: turmeric, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger and a pinch of black pepper.

How to Make This Recipe

We’re first starting off by making the golden milk recipe on the stovetop. You just have to whisk together the spice, milk and coconut oil until warmed. This way your coconut oil gets melted down easily and the milk gets really flavorful.

Just to make sure your eggs sit in a bowl of warm water while the coconut milk is being heated.

Why? Coconut oil solidifies at cold temperatures, so mixing cold eggs with warm coconut oil will cause you to have chunks of coconut oil in the mixture – not good.

  • golden milk spices in coconut milk in small black saucepan
  • in center of image, a glass bowl with golden milk, surrounded by rolled oats, small pinch bowl, small plate of coconut flakes and whisk resting on small bowl

Wet Ingredients

In a large bowl combine room temperature eggs with maple syrup and vanilla extract. After the golden milk is heated, gently whisk in.

Add Dry Ingredients

Add in rolled oats, coconut flakes and baking powder; stir until fully combined and transfer to greased or lined baking dish.

rolled oats in golden milk in a glass bowl

Bake for 35 Minutes

Depending on the size of your baking dish (I recommend 8×8 or 9×9 here), the oatmeal should be ready in about 35 minutes. Watch for the edges to get golden and the middle to set.

Ways to Serve

You can serve this golden milk baked oatmeal immediately, portioned into bowls and served with your favorite toppings. For this recipe I like:

  • melted coconut butter
  • honey
  • toasted coconut
  • served alongside a golden milk latte

You can also allow this baked oatmeal recipe to cool and cut into squares if you’re looking for a more on-the-go breakfast option.

golden milk baked oatmeal in square pan on wire rack, next to turmeric spice in bowl and turmeric latte

Storing & Reheating

If you have any leftovers, store in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within 3-4 days.

To freeze baked oatmeal, transfer completely cooled oatmeal into an airtight container, label and freeze up to three months.

To reheat, allow the frozen baked oatmeal to thaw in the fridge overnight. Then you can reheat the (thawed) oatmeal in the toaster oven at 350ºF for about 15 minutes, depending on the size of the pieces. 

If you can warm in the microwave on a plate, about 20 seconds per piece.

Recipe FAQs

Can I use another milk? – You can use another non-dairy milk of choice if you don’t have coconut milk on hand or prefer another option.

How do I make this vegan? – TO make vegan baked oatmeal, replace the two large eggs with two flaxseed eggs (recipe linked) and increase baking powder to 1.5 teaspoons.

Can I omit coconut? – You can omit the coconut flakes, and replace with 1/4 cup rolled oats.

Can I add other mix-ins? – You can add up to one cup of berries in this recipe. Blueberries would work really well here! If you want to add chocolate chips, keep it to a half cup. If you add too many mix-ins, the oatmeal won’t hold together.

Do I have to make the golden milk? – The golden milk adds a lot of flavor to this baked oatmeal, but if you’re looking for other flavor options, I’ve included more baked oatmeal recipes above the recipe card.

golden milk baked oatmeal squares on small white plates, placed on wooden board next to golden milk latte mug

More Healthy Baked Oatmeal Recipes

  • Gingerbread Baked Oatmeal
  • Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal
  • Blueberry Baked Oatmeal
  • Strawberry Baked Oatmeal

Let me know if you make this recipe by leaving a comment and rating below! It helps others learn more about the recipe too! Xx Ashley

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golden milk baked oatmeal in square pan on wire rack, next to turmeric spice in bowl and turmeric latte
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If you love turmeric lattes, you will love this Golden Milk Baked Oatmeal. With warm turmeric and cinnamon, cardamom and ginger spices, coconut milk, rolled oats and flaked coconut, lightly sweetened with maple syrup. Baked oatmeal is perfect for weekend breakfast or meal prep! Gluten free and dairy free. Can be made vegan with a flax seed egg!

  • Author: Ashley
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 9 servings 1x
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

Scale

Golden Milk

  • 1.5 cups coconut milk (from a carton is fine)
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon cardamom
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons melted coconut oil

Oatmeal

  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups gluten free rolled oats
  • 1/3 cup flaked coconut
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375ºF and grease 8×8 baking dish (or similar size) with oil (or line with parchment paper).
  2. In a small saucepan over low-medium heat whisk together coconut milk, spices and coconut oil. Whisk continuously for 3-4 minutes, until milk is warm; set aside.
  3. In a large bowl whisk together eggs, maple syrup and vanilla extract. Gently stir in golden milk until combined.
  4. Add in rolled oats, flaked coconut, baking powder and salt. Stir until combined and transfer to greased baking dish.
  5. Bake for 35-40 minutes or, until top is golden and middle is set. You can serve immediately bowl style, or wait about 20 minutes to serve as squares.
  6. Serve with your favorite toppings; add some berries, some yogurt, a little extra maple syrup or honey. Enjoy!

Notes

If you’d like to omit the coconut flakes, replace with 1/4 additional rolled oats.

Because this recipe calls for coconut oil, make sure your eggs are room temperature, or set them in a bowl of warm water for 15 minutes before beginning the recipe. You can also replace the coconut milk with avocado oil if you’d like.

To make vegan, use 2 flaxseed eggs and use 1.5 teaspoons baking powder.

Keywords: baked oatmeal recipe, golden milk latte, healthy baked oatmeal

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About Ashley

"Ashley Walterhouse is the founder of Fit Mitten Kitchen, based in the Greater Lansing Area of Michigan, AKA “the Mitten.” Ashley grew up as a picky eater but later discovered that eating healthy was actually easy and fun. She started FMK in 2015 as a way to share her newfound love of developing healthier recipes for all to enjoy."

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  1. Jennifer says

    1/19/2022 at 3:05 pm

    This oatmeal was such a dream on a cold snowy morning!! The spices and sweetness were perfection! I will definitely be making this again.

    ★★★★★

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  2. Amber says

    1/22/2022 at 5:56 pm

    This sounds amazing! Can you use almond milk I place of coconut milk?

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    • Ashley says

      1/24/2022 at 8:38 am

      Yes almond milk works too! The texture won’t be as rich (because the fat content will be lower) but it will bake up fine.

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