Apple-Pecan Baked Oatmeal
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Apple-Pecan Baked Oatmeal is the perfect warm comforting fall breakfast. Made with healthy nutrient-dense ingredients such as apples, raw pecans, rolled oats, and more. Can easily be made ahead for your meal prep!
Apple-Pecan Baked Oatmeal
Fall recipes are my favorite to develop. There’s just something about all the fall flavors, spices and smells that inspire me. I also love how comforting and warming fall recipes can be. This Apple-Pecan Baked Oatmeal is nothing short from a comforting and warming fall recipe.
This baked oatmeal is so soft, chewy, filling and delicious. Bringing together some of my personal fall favorites, apples and pecans. Baked oatmeal makes for a nutrient-dense breakfast. Perfect to start the day and great for meal prep as it can be made ahead and/or frozen.
Make this Apple-Pecan Baked Oatmeal and keep in the fridge for a quick breakfast on hectic week days. Embrace the taste of fall with crisp apples and nutty pecans. Serve as is or in a bowl with some milk.
Ingredients needed to make Apple-Pecan Baked Oatmeal:
- Apple– You can use any kind of apple you like.
- Rolled Oats– Make sure they are certified gluten-free if you need them to be.
- Unsweetened Almond Milk– Or any preferred milk.
- Eggs– Binding agent.
- Maple Syrup– For sweetness.
- Refined Coconut Oil– Adds moisture.
- Spices– Cinnamon, nutmeg, and pink sea salt.
- Baking Powder– Will help oatmeal rise as it bakes.
- Raw Pecans– You can also use walnuts.
Equipment needed to make Apple-Pecan Baked Oatmeal:
- 8×8 Baking Pan– You want to make sure you use a pan this size to make sure the oatmeal bakes evenly.
- Parchment Paper– For lining baking pan. This will prevent the baked oatmeal from sticking to it and will make it easier to remove it from pan when it’s done baking.
- Large Mixing Bowl– To prep all of the ingredients in.
- Whisk– For whisking wet ingredients.
- Spatula– To fold peaches into oatmeal mixture.
How to make Apple-Pecan Baked Oatmeal:
- Step 1– Preheat oven at 350 degrees F.
- Step 2– Dice apples into small cubes and coarsely chop pecans. Grease baking pan or dish with coconut oil. Line baking pan or dish with parchment paper leaving some of the paper sticking out of the sides.
- Step 3– In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, maple syrup and coconut oil. Drizzle vanilla extract, sprinkle cinnamon, nutmeg, and sea salt and continue to whisk.
- Step 4– Stir in rolled oats and baking powder making sure oats are well combined with wet ingredients. Fold in diced apples and chopped pecans.
- Step 5– Pour mixture into prepped pan or dish. Use spatula or spoon to evenly spread mixture throughout pan. Use apple slices and whole pecans to garnish the top of your oatmeal if you desire. Place oatmeal in oven and bake for 35 minutes.
- Step 6– Remove baked oatmeal from oven and allow it to cool-off for about 10-15 minutes. Use the sides of parchment paper and slowly pull out baked oatmeal. Cut into it making even squared or rectangled bars as big or small as you’d like; or you can scoop out the oatmeal instead if you wish. Serve as is or with milk.
Tips and Substitutions:
- Use the right size dish for this recipe- This will guarantee that the oatmeal will get baked thoroughly in the said time.
- Line baking pan with parchment paper- This will prevent oatmeal from sticking to the bottom. Also, leave enough paper sticking out on the sides. This will then make it a lot easier to pull oatmeal out of pan once it’s baked.
- You can peel apples if you wish– or leave them as is.
- If you want to garnish the top of your baked oatmeal- You can either reserve some of your apple and slice it to garnish the top. Or you can slice a third apple and use it as garnish.
- No coconut oil?- Replace with olive oil or unsalted butter.
- No maple syrup?- Honey is a great substitute.
- Substitute for pecans- You can use any other nuts like walnuts, almonds, cashews, etc.
How to serve Apple-Pecan Baked Oatmeal:
My favorite way to serve this baked oatmeal is in a bowl with some milk and a drizzle of maple syrup. You can also cut them into squares and eat them as it. Add more apples or pecans if you’d like.
Variations:
- Use any kid of apples– Sweet apples like Honeycrisp, gala, or fuji are all great.
- Make vegan friendly– Simple substitute the egg for a flax egg for vegan bakes oatmeal.
- Turn baked oatmeal into oatmeal muffins– Line a 12-mold muffin tin pan and line with with muffin liners. Scoop mixture into each mold and bake. Turning these into individual muffins that can be easily enjoyed on-the-go.
Apple-Pecan Baked Oatmeal FAQ’s:
What is Baked Oatmeal?
Baked oatmeal is simply oatmeal that is cooked in the oven rather than on the stovetop. Oats, milk (of choice), spices, fruit, nuts, (and any other ingredients you usually like to put in your oatmeal), are all mixed with eggs and coconut oil to bake it. The result is a delicious, hearty, and nutritious breakfast.
Is baked oatmeal as good for you as regular oatmeal?
Yes. Baked oatmeal is just a different way to cook your oats. They still have the same nutritional value and you can also add more healthy ingridents like nuts, fruit, seeds, etc.
How to tell if baked oats are done?
You can tell your baked oats are done if they have a golden color to them. You want to make sure that your baked oatmeal looks dry too and not bubbling on the sides. You can stick a toothpick or butter knife into the middle of your baked oatmeal. If it comes out clean, they’re done.
Why are my baked oats soggy?
If your baked oats are soggy, it is because you used too much liquid such as milk or oil. It can also mean that they didn’t cook long enough. You can stick your baked oatmeal back in the oven for a bit longer if looks too soggy.
Meal Prepping it:
Baked oatmeal is perfect for meal prep. It can be prepped and baked ahead of time. Keep refrigerated for up to 5 days for a ready-to-go breakfast.
Storing and Reheating:
- Storing– Place your baked oatmeal in an airtight container. This will help it remain fresh even after a few days. Keep leftover apple-pecan baked oatmeal refrigerated for up to 3-5 days.
- Reheating– It can be reheated in the microwave if you’re taking this to work. However, if you can use the oven to reheat it, this is the best option. Reheat in oven for 8-10 minutes on 350 degrees F.
Freezing Apple-Pecan Baked Oatmeal:
Slice your baked oatmeal in squares or rectangles that are as big as you’d like. I personally like to make squares that are a serving size I know we will consume. Place each baked oatmeal square in a freezer friendly container. Place a piece of parchment paper in between each square to prevent the oatmeal from sticking to each other as it freezes. Keep baked oatmeal frozen for 2-3 months.
Did you like this Apple-Pecan Baked Oatmeal recipe? You may also like this other oatmeal recipes:
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- PB&J Oatmeal Cups with Homemade Strawberry Chia Jam
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Apple-Pecan Baked Oatmeal
Apple-Pecan Baked Oatmeal is the perfect warm comforting fall breakfast. Made with healthy nutrient-dense ingredients such as apples, raw pecans, rolled oats, and more. Can easily be made ahead for your meal prep!
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/4 cup almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tbsp coconut oil (plus more for greasing)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp pink sea salt
- 2 cups gluten-free rolled oats
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 apples (see notes)
- 1 cup raw pecans (plus more for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven at 350 degrees F.
Dice apples into small cubes and coarsely chop pecans. Grease baking pan or dish with coconut oil. Line baking pan or dish with parchment paper leaving some of the paper sticking out of the sides.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, maple syrup and coconut oil. Drizzle vanilla extract, sprinkle cinnamon, nutmeg, and sea salt and continue to whisk.
Stir in rolled oats and baking powder making sure oats are well combined with wet ingredients. Fold in diced apples and chopped pecans.
Pour mixture into prepped pan or dish. Use spatula or spoon to evenly spread mixture throughout pan. Use apple slices and whole pecans to garnish the top of your oatmeal if you desire. Place oatmeal in oven and bake for 35 minutes.
Remove baked oatmeal from oven and allow it to cool-off for about 10-15 minutes. Use the sides of parchment paper and slowly pull out baked oatmeal. Cut into it making even squared or rectangled bars as big or small as you'd like; or you can scoop out the oatmeal instead if you wish. Serve as is or with milk.
Recipe Notes
- Use the right size dish for this recipe- This will guarantee that the oatmeal will get baked thoroughly in the said time.
- Line baking pan with parchment paper- This will prevent oatmeal from sticking to the bottom. Also, leave enough paper sticking out on the sides. This will then make it a lot easier to pull oatmeal out of pan once it’s baked.
- You can peel apples if you wish– or leave them as is.
- If you want to garnish the top of your baked oatmeal- You can either reserve some of your apple and slice it to garnish the top. Or you can slice a third apple and use it as garnish.
- No coconut oil?- Replace with olive oil or unsalted butter.
- No maple syrup?- Honey is a great substitute.
- Substitute for pecans- You can use any other nuts like walnuts, almonds, cashews, etc.
*Number of total servings in estimated. Actual number of servings may vary depending on your own personal preference in portion sizes.
**Nutritional values shown are general guidelines for 1 serving using the ingredients listed above. These numbers do not reflect and may vary depending on substitutions, additions and/or different brands and/or other ingredients that may be used.
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