Michelle Darmody: How to make quick and easy baked morning oats

In the US this dish is called a breakfast casserole but for some reason I prefer to call it baked morning oats.

If you like your breakfast very sweet you can add a sprinkle of light muscovado sugar when you sprinkle on the slivered almonds.

Sat, 07 Nov, 2026 - 01:00

Michelle Darmody is a baking expert and writer, as well as an award-winning author. Michelle works across food education, sustainability and food policy and has a Doctorate in Culinary Arts.

This is a breakfast treat that we have at weekends, like pancakes or French toast. I have to admit that I love weekend breakfasts when there is a bit more time for experimentation and chats.

During the week we have porridge each morning, soaking the oats in the saucepan overnight to soften them, for digestion, but also for speed of cooking. Then on Saturday and Sunday we can take our time.