Pear Walnut Baked Oatmeal

Name: Pear Walnut Baked Oatmeal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 0.5 teaspoon fine salt; 2 cups milk; 1 large egg; 0.33 cup pure maple syrup; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 ripe pears; 0.75 cup walnuts, chopped

Warm, tender baked oats are filled with juicy pears, toasted walnuts, cinnamon, and maple syrup. This easy fall breakfast keeps well for meal prep and reheats beautifully.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 35 min · Yield: 6 · Method: Oven

Ingredients

2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 teaspoon baking powder
1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
0.5 teaspoon fine salt
2 cups milk
1 large egg
0.33 cup pure maple syrup
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ripe pears
0.75 cup walnuts, chopped

Cooking instructions

Heat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease an 8-inch square baking dish. (about 5 min) — 375°F
In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, maple syrup, melted butter, and vanilla. Stir in the oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. (about 5 min)
Peel, core, and dice the pears. Fold the pears and half of the walnuts into the oat mixture, then spread it evenly in the prepared dish. Sprinkle the remaining walnuts over the top. (about 5 min)
Bake until the center is set, the edges are lightly golden, and a knife inserted near the center comes out mostly clean, 32 to 35 minutes. (about 35 min) — 375°F
Cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm, or cool completely and refrigerate portions in airtight containers for up to 4 days. Reheat individual portions in the microwave until hot. (about 10 min)