Description
A delicious and wholesome Pecan Pie Baked Oatmeal recipe that is gluten-free and vegan-friendly. This comforting dish combines the flavors of pecan pie with the heartiness of oatmeal, perfect for a cozy breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups rolled oats (certified gluten-free, if needed)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 cups milk (unsweetened almond milk)
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 egg (or 1 chia or flax egg* for vegan)
- 2 Tablespoons butter (vegan butter, or coconut oil, melted)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Pecan Topping:
- 2 Tbsp. butter or vegan butter
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 cup pecans (roughly chopped or whole)
Instructions
- Preheat & Prep: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 2-quart baking dish.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in milk, maple syrup, egg or chia egg, melted butter/oil, and vanilla. Stir to combine and pour into the baking dish.
- Make Pecan Topping: Melt butter and syrup, add pecans, stir to coat, and pour over the oatmeal mixture.
- Bake Oatmeal: Bake at 350°F for 35-40 minutes until golden and set. Let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve & Store: Enjoy warm, or refrigerate for 2-3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave with a splash of milk.
Notes
- You can customize this baked oatmeal with additional toppings like fresh fruit, yogurt, or a drizzle of extra maple syrup.
- For a nut-free version, you can omit the pecans or substitute with seeds or dried fruit.
- This dish is a great make-ahead breakfast option for busy mornings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Pecan Pie Baked Oatmeal, Gluten-Free, Vegan, Oatmeal Recipe, Breakfast Ideas
