# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - 2 large eggs
06 - 1/3 cup maple syrup
07 - 1 3/4 cups milk
08 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
09 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
→ Cinnamon Swirl
10 - 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
11 - 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
12 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
→ Optional Add-Ins
13 - 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
14 - 1/2 cup raisins or chopped apples
# Steps to Follow:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking dish with butter.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, blend together rolled oats, baking powder, salt, and 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk eggs with maple syrup, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until thoroughly combined.
04 - Fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until evenly moistened. Gently incorporate nuts or fruit if desired.
05 - Spread oatmeal mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
06 - In a small bowl, stir together brown sugar, 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon, and 2 tablespoons melted butter until combined.
07 - Drizzle cinnamon swirl evenly over the oatmeal batter. Use a knife to gently swirl it through the top layer.
08 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
09 - Allow baked oatmeal to cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.
