If Pineapple Upside Down Cake was morphed into breakfast, this would be it.
Shredded coconut, rolled oats, pineapple, banana, and a shot of coconut rum for good measure, makes this one of the tastiest oatmeal recipes to ever cross my lips. The coconut rum accents the tropical flavours in the dish, but you can always leave it out if you need to. Rum extract or coconut extract would work fine too I’m sure.
Cinnamon and ginger add to the party-in-your-mouth! Oh and it’s a party I tell ya.
This baked oatmeal is sure to win over a crowd and it would be a lovely addition to a brunch menu. Try serving it with some whipped coconut cream to really take it up a notch. Rest assured though, it tastes amazing without any toppings at all. This isn’t one of those baked oatmeal’s that you need to add a bunch of things on top to make it taste good. It’s absolutely amazing served plain straight from the dish.
Throwing it together only takes about 10 minutes and then you’ll need to bake it for about an hour. The smell when you pull it from the oven is just heavenly – the wait was sure worth it.
Once it’s baked the most challenging part is letting it cool down for about 10-15 minutes before digging in. More waiting, I know, but that baby is sizzling h-o-t. When you take it out of the oven, it will look under baked in some parts, but this is totally normal (I reassure myself this multiple times a week in the kitchen!). When it’s still warm it has the texture of stove-top oatmeal (with firm edges), but once it cools completely it’s fairly solid and firm, like a soft oatmeal square. I gave the pineapple rounds a generous sprinkle of cinnamon and coconut sugar before going in the oven – never a bad idea!
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Tropical Pineapple Boozy Baked Oatmeal
Yield
6 servings
Prep time
Cook time
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If Pineapple Upside Down Cake was morphed into breakfast, this would be it. Shredded coconut, rolled oats, pineapple, banana, and some coconut rum for good measure, makes this one of the tastiest oatmeal recipes to ever cross my lips.
Ingredients
For the dry ingredients
- 1.5 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup oat flour
- 1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp fine grain sea salt
For the wet ingredients
- 2.5 cups almond milk (or coconut milk)
- 3-4 tbsp pure maple syrup, to taste
- 2 tbsp coconut rum (optional – or try 1/2-1 tsp rum extract or coconut extract)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 large banana (or two small), peeled and chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh pineapple
- 6 fresh pineapple rings (about 1/2-inch thick)
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 2 or 2.5 quart baking dish. I used a 2.5 quart baking dish (10 cup) and it was a tad bit large, so I think 2 quart would work just fine.
- Stir all dry ingredients together in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the wet ingredients (milk, maple syrup, optional coconut rum or extract, and vanilla) into the dry ingredients and stir well to combine. Fold in the chopped banana and chopped pineapple.
- Pour oatmeal mixture into the baking dish and spread out evenly. Place the 6 pineapple rings on top of the oatmeal and sprinkle with cinnamon and coconut sugar (or other granulated sugar).
- Bake at 350°F, uncovered, for 55-65 minutes or until the oatmeal is golden and firm in some spots, but still soft in others. Allow the oatmeal to cool in the dish for 10-15 minutes before digging in. Serve with whipped coconut cream to take this dish over the top!
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If you’re looking for other oatmeal breakfast recipes, check out these below:
Flourless Strawberry Apple Breakfast Crisp & On the Glo Basic Oatmeal Squares:
And now leftovers are calling my name…
Hope you enjoy your weekend!








I’ve made two different versions of baked oatmeal, and loved them. This one looks very fun and those flavors would have me in tropical paradise.
Oh my! It looks so good! I honestly don’t know how you come up with your recipes – they are so delicious :) I am definitely going to make this pineapple baked oatmeal one of the Next days.
I think you’ve given the mimosa a run for its money here. Coconut rum in oatmeal? That sounds even more delicious than coconut rum in a cocktail. ;)
This oatmeal sounds wonderful! Can’t wait to try it out!
Wow, I really want this! But waiting so long for breakfast? When I get up I feel like “I need food, nooow!” :D Hmm, maybe I’ll just make it for dinner some time.
yum! I can’t wait to try this! Here in Rwanda we get fresh pineapple every day. It’s amazing and this recipe is perfect. I think some chopped macademia nuts could add a nice crunch to the top. Maybe I’ll try that little addition. Thanks!
This looks perfectly delicious, and what a great breakfast for summer!
This looks fantastic!! I love the tropical twist on oatmeal, definitely making this soon!
What a great idea! Love the pics :) You are such an inspiration!
This just looks AMAZING. I’ll have to try it soon!
Oh man… once I am able to have these foods again I will be all over this!! Crossing fingers that I will be able to :) just gorgeous!
Sounds delicious! Thank you for the recipe!
How did you cut the whole pineapple into those beautiful rings? Can you please do a tutorial? :)
I will certainly keep it in mind – Eric is the pro at it! :)
This is the best take on oatmeal ever! Pineapple is a fave of mine ( I made a Hawaiian Bread overnight French Toast Bake with Pineapple & Mango a month or so ago) – but the boozy part pushes it over the good edge. Love it!
This looks divine! My version of baked oatmeal is very plain (and I add PB&J or other toppings to spice it up), but I love this fancier version!! Definitely something I would serve to guests for a fun summery brunch. Thanks!
This is such a creative take on baked oatmeal! Definitely going to pick up a pineapple on my next visit to the grocery store!
Ooh boozy breakfasts! I like it! As a former coconut loather, I can’t seem to get enough of it these days and love love love the pineapple combo. Is Eric’s payment as your hand model first dibs on taste testing? ;) Have a great weekend Ange!
Dang, that looks good! It’s all my favorites mixed up in one dish! I am going to have to find an occasion to use this recipe soon.
I have a recent obsession with coconut. I will definitely be trying this recipe.
I love baked oatmeal, this looks spectacular!
Pineapple upside down cake is sooo good. And makes me want to watch 50 first dates :)
I can’t wait to try this recipe!! Thanks for the inspiration!!