Breakfast really doesn't get any cozier than this warmly spiced baked oatmeal. Inspired by the flavors of apple pie, this nutritious and hearty bake has the power to make any morning feel like a special occasion. Bake a batch up on Sunday as a make-ahead move for the week or serve it fresh from the oven for a crowd-pleasing brunch option. Serve in bowls with yogurt, berries and additional maple syrup, as desired.
4freshblackberries / strawberries /raspberries or other fruit for garnish
additional syrupas desired
Instructions
Pie
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Melt butter in covered microwave dish on lowest power setting for 2 minutes.
Note: If using steel-cut oatmeal, add 2 cups of milk and soak for 2 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
Using a Danish Whisk or Stiff Whisk, Whisk the melted butter with baking soda, baking powder, dry seasonings, Maple Syrup, Sugar Substitute, and vanilla until fully combined and smooth.
Add milk or the remaining cup of milk (if using pre-soaked steel oatmeal) and eggs and mix well using a whisk.
Add the oatmeal and continue stirring the mixture until combined.
Add the apples and combine. Then, using a large cooking spoon, fill 1/2 way or less into your baking dish(s). (We use 2 and freeze one for later.)
Cover the top of each dish with pecans, gently pushing down on them with covering them with the oatmeal.
Bake for about 40-45 minutes or until top is browned and crunchy looking.
Topping
Serve with yogurt and fresh berries. Refrigerate the rest and warm in the microwave when serving. This dish can be frozen for later.
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Notes
After making this addicting recipe, I like to use 2 cups of Oatmeal and 1 Cup of Cascadian Farms Organic Granola.If using Steel Cut Oatmeal, soak the oatmeal overnight in milk.If using un-toasted pecans, toast in pecans in the oven at 350 F for 15 minutes or until they get dark brown in a baking pan lined with parchment paper.