This comforting dish combines the natural sweetness of pears with the crunchy texture of walnuts, creating a nutritious and satisfying breakfast that's perfect for chilly mornings.
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Are you a morning person? I, my friend, am not. I will hit the snooze button several times before finally crawling out of bed. Then I’m inevitably rushing around trying to get everything I need before heading off to work. I’ll skip breakfast and likely resort to a drive-thru for lunch. But that’s my past self. Well, not the morning person hitting the snooze button part, but the not planning ahead part.
To avoid those stomach-growling and money-wasting pitfalls, I prepare for the week ahead on Sundays. In just an hour or two, I’m able to help my future non-morning person self by having things in place for the week ahead. There is something about having a plan in place that makes going to work seem a little less like, well, work.
If you struggle with mornings like I do, you’ll definitely want to have this recipe in your meal-prepping arsenal!
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Why You’ll Love This Baked Pear and Walnut Oatmeal
Budget Friendly. Rolled oats are an affordable pantry staple for any budget.
Meal Prep. This dish can last up to 5 days in the refrigerator or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Customizable. Feel free to play around with the spices to suit your taste preferences. I usually add a bit more cinnamon on top before eating.
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Helpful Tips
Ripeness of Pears: For the best flavor, choose pears that are ripe but still firm. This will ensure they hold their shape during baking.
Peeling the Pears. I don’t typically peel the pears before using them, however, feel free to do that if you don’t prefer their texture.
Oats. Rolled oats are thicker and have been steamed for a shorter amount of time than quick oats. They typically cook faster and have a smooth and creamy texture. Quick oats are smaller than rolled oats and they’re more processed. The end result tends to be a bit on the mushy side. Steel-cut oats have a firmer, chewy consistency due to less processing.
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Serves: 6
Ingredients
2 cups rolled oats
2 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and sliced
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 Tablespoon butter or coconut oil
Directions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish with butter or coconut oil.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped walnuts, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt. Mix well to ensure the spices are evenly distributed.
In another medium bowl, whisk together the milk, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
Spread half of the sliced pears evenly across the bottom of the greased baking dish. Pour the dry oat mixture on top, spreading it evenly. Arrange the remaining pear slices over the oat mixture.
Pour the milk mixture over the oats and pears, ensuring that the liquid covers the dry ingredients evenly.
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the oatmeal has set.
Allow the baked oatmeal to cool slightly before serving.
How to Store Baked Pear and Walnut Oatmeal
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven before serving.
How to Freeze Baked Pear and Walnut Oatmeal
This recipe can be frozen whole or in individual servings for up to 3 months. To reheat the whole pan, thaw in the refrigerator for 24 hours. Bake covered with aluminum foil in a preheated 350-degree oven for approximately 20-25 minutes or until heated through.
Individual servings can be reheated in the microwave for a couple of minutes or until heated
through.
If you made this Baked Pear and Walnut Oatmeal, let us know how it turned out!
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