Maple Pecan Baked Oatmeal

Maple Pecan Baked Oatmeal

This Maple Pecan Baked Oatmeal is filled with wholesome oats, studded with chopped pecans and lightly sweetened with pure maple syrup. Fancy enough to serve for brunch, but awesome as a make-ahead breakfast for the week as well. 

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.

Just be sure to use pure maple syrup, not the artificial kind labeled “pancake syrup” and made from corn syrup… NOT the same!

Whether you’re serving brunch to a crowd or just doing a little meal-prep for the week, I hope you enjoy this oatmeal bake as much as we do.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1/2 cup pecans, chopped and divided
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup, plus more for serving
• 1 teaspoon aluminum-free baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• Scant 1/2 teaspoon fine-grain sea salt
• 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
• 1 large egg (or 1 Tablespoon flaxseed)
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 2 ripe bananas, sliced
• cooking spray

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Spray an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
3. In a large bowl, mix together the oats, half the pecans, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
4. Add in the milk, maple syrup, egg, coconut oil, vanilla and bananas. Stir well to combine.
5. Carefully pour oatmeal mixture into the prepared baking dish.
6. Scatter the remaining pecans across the top.
7. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the top is nicely golden. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Portion and serve. Drizzle each portion with maple syrup if you want it a bit sweeter.

Recipe Source:eatingbirdfood.com