# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
03 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 1 3/4 cups whole milk or milk of choice
08 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
09 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
10 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
→ Add-ins & Topping
11 - 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
12 - 1/2 cup raisins or dried cranberries (optional)
13 - Additional maple syrup, for serving
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish using butter or nonstick spray.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, blend old-fashioned rolled oats, light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, baking powder, and salt until thoroughly combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, whole milk, maple syrup, melted unsalted butter, and pure vanilla extract together until smooth.
04 - Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir gently just until fully moistened. Fold in chopped nuts and dried fruit if using.
05 - Spread the prepared batter evenly into the greased baking dish and smooth the surface.
06 - Bake in preheated oven for 30–35 minutes, until the center is set and the top appears golden brown.
07 - Allow the bake to cool for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with extra maple syrup drizzled over each portion if desired.
