Maple Pecan Baked Oatmeal (Printable)
Cozy oatmeal featuring maple, cinnamon, and pecans for a delicious autumn-inspired breakfast.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - 2 cups whole milk
06 - 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
09 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
→ Add-ins
10 - 1 cup pecan halves, roughly chopped and toasted
# Cooking Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
02 - Combine oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, maple syrup, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until fully blended.
04 - Pour wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until oats are evenly moistened.
05 - Fold the chopped toasted pecans into the oat mixture.
06 - Spread oat mixture evenly into the prepared dish. Bake for 35–40 minutes, until golden and set.
07 - Allow to cool for 10 minutes. Slice and serve warm, optionally with additional maple syrup.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Easy to assemble the night before and bake in the morning
- Nutritious and keeps you satisfied for hours
- Naturally sweetened with maple syrup and free from refined sugar
- Perfect for meal prep and reheats well all week
02 -
- High in fiber and healthy fats
- A naturally gluten-free option if made with certified oats
- Delicious both warm and served cold
03 -
- Always toast your pecans beforehand to deepen their flavor and make them extra crunchy
- Use a glass baking dish for the best results as it distributes heat evenly and prevents soggy bottoms
- If you are prepping ahead mix the dry and wet ingredients separately then combine just before baking for maximum freshness