Description
Pecan pie baked oatmeal blends classic dessert flavors with a nutritious breakfast twist. Hearty oats, maple syrup, and crunchy pecans create a delicious morning meal perfect for weekend brunches or make-ahead breakfasts you’ll enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats (certified gluten-free)
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 1 cup pecans (roughly chopped or whole)
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsps butter (or vegan butter, or coconut oil), melted
- 1 egg (or 1 chia or flax egg for vegan)
- 1 ½ tsps vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 tbsps butter (or vegan butter)
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Warm the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Blend rolled oats, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt in a large mixing bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Whisk milk, maple syrup, egg alternative, melted butter, and vanilla extract into the dry ingredients, creating a smooth, homogeneous mixture.
- Assemble Base Layer: Pour the oatmeal blend into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly across the surface.
- Craft Pecan Topping: Gently melt butter and maple syrup in a saucepan, then fold pecans into the warm liquid, ensuring complete coating.
- Layer and Bake: Drizzle the pecan mixture over the oatmeal base, distributing it uniformly, then bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes until golden-brown and set.
- Rest and Serve: Allow the baked oatmeal to cool for 5 minutes before portioning and enjoying the warm, nutty breakfast treat.
Notes
- Prep Ahead Tip: Assemble this baked oatmeal the night before, refrigerate, and bake fresh in the morning for a quick, hassle-free breakfast.
- Customize Creatively: Swap pecans for other nuts like walnuts or almonds, or add chocolate chips for a decadent twist.
- Moisture Magic: Don’t overbake to keep the oatmeal soft and creamy; a slightly jiggly center indicates perfect texture.
- Storage Savvy: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days, reheating individual portions in the microwave for a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg