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This baked peach oatmeal is the kind of cozy breakfast that feels special but is easy enough for busy weekdays, with sweet juicy peaches baked into soft, hearty oats. Naturally sweetened with peaches and dates, this baked oatmeal is make-ahead friendly and guaranteed to become a family favorite.
Why You’ll Love this Baked Peach Oatmeal
- Naturally sweetened – Ripe peaches and dates add plenty of sweetness without refined sugar.
- Soft and tender texture – Moist, custardy oatmeal makes this easy for babies and toddlers to enjoy.
- Great for meal prep – Bake once and enjoy breakfast for several days.
- Freezer-friendly – Perfect for stocking your freezer with quick breakfasts.
- Easy to customize – Swap the fruit, milk, spices, or mix-ins based on what you have.
- Nutritious and filling – Made with wholesome ingredients that provide fiber, healthy fats, and lasting energy.
- Perfect for peach season – A delicious way to use fresh summer peaches.
“Love this recipe! Super easy and I put it with lots of yoghurt and fruit for my twins for their breakfast.” – Kelly
The peach season is upon us, and we’ve been busy biting into this sweet and fragrant fruit with its juices dripping down our chins.
While this quintessential summer fruit is perfection enjoyed plain, it can transform any recipe into something extraordinary. Like this baked peach oatmeal!
This was inspired by my insanely popular strawberry baked oatmeal, and I can’t wait for you to make this.
Table of Contents
Key Ingredients
I am highlighting just the ones that need further explanation. The complete list is in the recipe card below.
- Peaches – Use ripe, in-season peaches for the best flavor! If they’re out of season or you want to use a more convenient option, you can use frozen peaches. Learn about the benefits of peaches as well as serving and prep tips in this guide to peach for baby.
- Dates – Complement the peaches so well and provide additional sweetness without any added sugars. Soak first in hot water so that they will blend easily. Be sure to discard the pits and water.
- Oats – rolled or old-fashioned oats will work best. I would not use steel-cut oats.
- Milk – can use any milk of choice.
- Egg (optional) – If there’s no egg-allergy, feel free to add an egg. It will boost nutrition and make the oatmeal creamier and fluffier. Check out the ultimate guide to eggs for babies to learn about the many benefits and ways to serve them.
Substitutions
- Milk – Use whole milk, 2% milk, oat milk, soy milk, or almond milk.
- Dates – If you don’t have dates, you can use:
- mashed banana
- unsweetened applesauce
- maple syrup or honey for children over 1
- Peaches – Swap with nectarines, apples, pears, berries, or mango
How to Make Baked Peach Oatmeal
You’ll find the full recipe card with all the exact measurements at the bottom of this post.
Step 1: Add milk, chopped peach, and soaked dates into a food processor or blender.
Step 2: Blend until smooth. Now you have peach milk!
Step 3: Add all the ingredients into the greased baking dish except for the sliced peaches. Stir to combine.
Step 4: Top with peaches and bake!
Variations
- Peach Cobbler Baked Oatmeal – Add chopped pecans and an extra sprinkle of cinnamon for peach cobbler flavor.
- Peach Blueberry Oatmeal – Fold in fresh or frozen blueberries before baking.
- Protein-Packed – Add hemp seeds, chia seeds, or a scoop of unflavored protein powder. Check out all you need to know about chia seeds for babies.
- Peach Crisp Style – Top with chopped walnuts or pecans before baking for added crunch. For information about how to introduce nuts and serve to babies, see the ultimate guide to nuts for babies.
- Extra Creamy – Stir in a few spoonfuls of Greek yogurt before baking. Learn about the best yogurt for babies.
Expert Tips
- Use ripe peaches – Ripe peaches provide the best natural sweetness and soft texture. If your peaches are underripe, the oatmeal may taste less sweet.
- Let it cool before slicing – Allow the baked oatmeal to rest for 10-15 minutes after baking so it can firm up and slice more cleanly.
- Don’t overbake – The center should look just set when removed from the oven. Overbaking can lead to a drier texture.
- Reheat with milk – Add a splash of milk before reheating leftovers to keep the oatmeal soft and creamy.
- Make it toddler-friendly – For younger toddlers, cut into smaller pieces and serve with yogurt or thinly spread nut butter.
- Enjoy warm or cold – This baked peach oatmeal tastes delicious fresh from the oven or chilled straight from the fridge for an easy grab-and-go breakfast.
Serving Suggestions
This peach baked oatmeal can be enjoyed as-is or with cold milk poured over the top.
To take it to the next level, top the oats with
- Peanut butter, almond butter (be sure to thin out for babies), or this homemade sunflower seed butter
- A drizzle of maple syrup or honey (not for babies under 1)
- Date syrup – a great no added sugar option for babies and toddlers
- Yogurt – find the best yogurt for babies
- Nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans) – be sure to finely ground or chop for babies and young toddlers
- Cottage cheese
- More fresh berries
Baked Peach Oatmeal FAQs
Yes! Just be sure to thaw in the fridge and you are good to go! But for best flavor, use fresh peaches when in season!
In the refrigerator – I like to slice leftover baked oatmeal into individual portions and store in an airtight container for 4-5 days in the refrigerator.
Oatmeal will thicken in the refrigerator so if you want to enjoy it porridge-style with a spoon, adding milk can help loosen the oats when reheating.
In the freezer – Cut into desired portions, wrap in plastic wrap, and place in a freezer-safe bag. It will be good for up to 3 months.
Reheat in the microwave at 30 second intervals for 1-2 minutes or in the oven at 350°F for 5-10 minutes.
You can also enjoy cold or at room temperature.
You can use quick oats but the oatmeal will end up much softer.
Steel cut oats need a lot more moisture than rolled oats and will also need to be cooked longer. It may work by tweaking the recipe, but I haven’t tried it. If you do, please share in the comments section!
I like to use whole milk because that’s what we always have on hand. But you can use any dairy or dairy-free milk of choice, like almond milk.
If you like tropical flavors, try using coconut milk.
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Baked Peach Oatmeal (No Sugar Added)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 medium peach, roughly chopped
- 3-4 medjool dates, soaked, (see note)
- 1 1/2 cups milk of choice
- 2 cups rolled oats (200g)
- 1 tablespooon chia seeds
- 1 egg, beaten (optional)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sliced peaches
- Optional toppings: yogurt, nut butter, nuts, seeds, maple syrup, coconut flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 8 inch square pan.
- Add milk, chopped peaches, and dates into a food processor/blender and blend until smooth.
- Add all the ingredients (minus sliced peaches) into the baking dish and stir well to combine.
- Add sliced peaches on top and bake until the liquid is absorbed, about 30-35 minutes. Wait for at least 20 minutes before slicing. The oatmeal will firm up as it cools.
Notes
- Soak dates in hot water so that they will blend easily. Be sure to discard the pits and water.
- Make ahead: If you want to prep ahead of time all the way up to baking – Add all the ingredients into the baking pan minus the peach milk. Store it separately and pour the milk over the mixture when you are ready to bake.
- Storage: Slice leftover baked oatmeal into individual portions and store in an airtight container for 4-5 days in the refrigerator. To freeze, cut into desired portions, wrap in plastic wrap, and place in a freezer-safe bag. It will be good for up to 3 months.
My kids love it! Thank you!
Another lovely start to the day! My son fell asleep before his usual “second brekkie” so my husband and I enjoyed a slice each with a dollop of crème fraiche! It was tasty!
I wonder, if we use less liquid would it firm up into more of a bar? Would love to make these handheld for my little guy who always wants to be outside. Thank you so much for all these amazing ideas!
Yay! So happy to hear that y’all enjoyed this recipe! I haven’t tried it myself but think it will work but it may take a couple of attempts as you might into the oatmeal being dry.
Looks great! The ingredients list states 1 medium peach to add to the blender, but the additional recipe notes state 1 cup of peaches to add to the blender – which is correct? Thanks!
Hi! ah 1 medium peach chopped will yield about 1 cup but I will definitely fix that so they’re consistent!! Thanks for bringing this up!
Hi Min, could I use frozen peaches? The top ones might not be so pretty, but would they be ok for flavor and consistency? Need a break from pumpkins and squashes! Thanks!!
Hi! The oatmeal may be a bit wetter but think will work. Or just skip the top and enjoy with any of the toppings as mentioned. It will be delicious 🙂
Love this recipe! Super easy and I put it with lots of yoghurt and fruit for my twins for their breakfast
Us too!! Thanks for sharing!!
Kid gobbled it up!
I don’t have any dates. Can I use an alternative natural sweetener (not honey) for this? Thinking maple syrup?
Yes maple syrup will work well! You can also add a medium banana mashed if looking for another no added sugar option.
Fpies to oats. Any recs for alternative? Can make more into a bread? Thanks!