Apple Cinnamon Pecan Baked Oatmeal
Apple Cinnamon Pecan Baked Oatmeal is the best way to start the day!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup pecans, divided
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted plus more for greasing the dish
- 2-3 large sweet-tart apples (Honeycrisp or Gala), peeled, cored and diced
- sliced apples, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. Grease a 9-inch baking dish with butter; set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine the oats, ½ cup pecans, baking powder, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix well.
- In another bowl, break up the eggs with a whisk; then whisk in the milk, maple syrup, and vanilla until well combined.
- Add the milk mixture to the oat mixture, along with the melted butter. Stir well to combine.
- Combine the diced apples and remaining pecans in a bowl. Toss with the remaining cinnamon, then scatter the apples evenly on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Pour the oatmeal mixture over top and spread evenly. Garnish top with thinly sliced apples if desired. Bake for 40-45 minutes, until the top is golden and the oats are set. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Freezer-Friendly Instructions: This dish can be frozen after baking, tightly covered, for up to 3 months. When you’re ready to serve it, defrost in the refrigerator for 24 hours then reheat it, covered with foil, in a 325°F oven until hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 440kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 12.6g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 5.2g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 340mg | Potassium: 209.4mg | Fiber: 7.2g | Sugar: 20.3g | Vitamin A: 455IU | Vitamin C: 5.2mg | Calcium: 228mg | Iron: 3mg