Easy Maple Pecan Baked Oatmeal

4.33 220 Published Dec 04, 2020, Updated Sep 18, 2024

Why I Love Baked Oatmeal So Much

I’ve always been a stovetop oats (this peanut butter oatmeal is my fave) kind of girl, but after this recipe I am definitely a baked oatmeal convert. Three reasons: Needless to say, if you’re looking for a cozy and tasty recipe to serve for brunch look no further! The maple pecan flavor combo is rich, nutty and sweet. It kind of reminds me of maple & brown sugar instant oatmeal packets I used to eat all the time growing up. Although, this version is a bit healthier and more filling with whole grain rolled oats, healthy fat (from coconut oil and the pecans) and pure maple syrup which has over 54 antioxidants and a boost of minerals such as iron and manganese.

Ingredients in Maple Pecan Baked Oatmeal

rolled oats – old fashioned rolled oats are best for this recipe. If you have steel cut oats, try my recipe for baked steel cut oatmeal pecans – I love this recipe with the pecans, but if you don’t have them walnuts would be a good sub pure maple syrup – be sure to use pure maple syrup, not the artificial kind labeled “pancake syrup” and made from corn syrup… NOT the same! baking powder ground cinnamon fine-grain sea salt unsweetened almond milk – I like almond milk or oat milk, but any type of milk will work egg – can substitute 1 Tablespoon of flaxseed in place of the egg coconut oil pure vanilla extract bananas cooking spray

How to Make Maple Baked Oatmeal

Mix dry ingredients – In a large bowl, mix together the oats, half the pecans, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Add wet ingredients – Add in the milk, maple syrup, egg, coconut oil, vanilla and bananas. Stir well to combine. Bake – Carefully pour the oatmeal mixture into an 8-inch square baking dish that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Scatter the remaining pecans across the top. Bake at 375ºF for 35-40 minutes. Cool and serve – After the top of the oatmeal is golden brown, remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Drizzle with extra maple syrup if you want it a bit sweeter and enjoy!