This Baked Pear Oatmeal with chai spices is great to make on the weekend to enjoy for breakfast during the week. Cardamom and pear compliment each other well, making this a deliciously flavorful oatmeal bake. Perfect for meal prep and something the whole family will enjoy.
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If you love healthy baked oatmeal dishes but have yet to try adding pears to the mix, this recipe must be next on your list.
We’re also adding in some Chai spices, because cardamom and pear are just heavenly together. Check out this pear & granola parfait if you love that combo!
What Makes Baked Oatmeal So Great
Well for one, baked oatmeal recipes are great for meal prep since leftovers last in the fridge and reheat well. Just pop your servings in the microwave or toaster oven. You can also enjoy cold!
This pear baked oatmeal is a one bowl recipe which means less dishes and easy clean-up!
There are a variety of ways to enjoy baked oatmeal – from bars for on-the-go, to serving alongside a savory egg bake, or enjoying on its own with your favorite toppings.
Recipe Ingredients
- rolled oats – I prefer rolled oats for baked oatmeal texture. Make sure to use rolled oats for this recipe as written for best resutls.
- baking powder & sea salt – for lift and enhanced flavor
- chai spices – use 1 teaspoon of my DIY mix or use a simple mix listed out in the recipe card.
- pears – I used a green bartlett pear for dicing and mixing into the oatmeal, and a red anjou pear for adding to the top. Feel free to stick with one variety if you’d like. Bartlett pears will hold their bite a bit more when baked.
- eggs – to help provide structure and hold the oatmeal bake together. Flax eggs will work as well, your oatmeal will just be a bit more dense.
- maple syrup – to sweeten a touch. Feel free to serve with more to your liking.
- vanilla extract – for that hint of vanilla essence we know and love in baked goods.
- milk – use the milk of your choice. Just stay away from protein milk (i.e. pea or protein added plant milk).
Find the full detailed instructions with measurements in the recipe card below, at the end of this post.
How to Make Baked Oatmeal (step-by-step)
Making baked oatmeal is one of the easiest recipes! You can add everything into one bowl, one step at a time, and then simply pour the mixture into a baking dish and bake for about 30 minutes.
Here’s how it’s done:
Add Wet Ingredients
First add all of the wet ingredients and combine – eggs, oil, maple syrup, milk and vanilla extract.
Add Dry Ingredients
Add in rolled oats, baking powder, spices and sea salt.
Fold in Pears & Nuts
Lastly fold in the diced pears and chopped walnuts, if using.
Bake at 375ºF
Top the unbaked pear oatmeal with more pear slices and walnuts for presentation, or bake as is without.
Adding the sliced pears prior to baking adds a lovely topping if you plan on sharing this baked oatmeal with friends and family.
Ways to Serve
This Pear Baked Oatmeal is a great dish on its own, served with a drizzle of honey and a dollop of cream or yogurt.
It’s also a great dish for a spring brunch served along side a frittata and fresh fruit – check out more ideas here!
If you’re looking to take on the go, make sure the oatmeal has cooled completely and you can cut into squares for bars.
Storing & Freezing
Store any leftover baked oatmeal in the fridge, and enjoy within 3-4 days for best flavor.
To freeze, store completely cooled oatmeal in an airtight container, label with the date and freeze up to three months.
Reheating Baked Oatmeal
To reheat, allow the frozen oatmeal to thaw in the fridge overnight. Then you can reheat the (thawed) oatmeal in the toaster oven at 350ºF for about 15 minutes, depending on the size of the pieces.
Or microwave for about 20-30 seconds per piece, depending on the power of your microwave.
Recipe FAQs
How to tell when a pear is ripe?
If the pear gives to slight pressure, then it is ready! I do not recommend making this pear oatmeal with underripe pears. Store the pears on the kitchen counter at room temperature.
Can I use any type of pear for baked oatmeal?
Yes! Any type of pear will work for this baked oatmeal, but I love to use a green Barlett pears inside the oatmeal and a red Anjou for those beautiful slices on the top.
Do I need to peel pears before adding them to the oatmeal?
No need! You can leave the peels on the pears, but feel free to peel them if that is your preference.
Can I make this pear oatmeal bake vegan?
I have tested a vegan pear oatmeal with flax eggs. Flax eggs will work, your oatmeal will just be more dense. Make sure to use non-dairy milk, too.
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Baked Pear Oatmeal with Chai Spices
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil, or melted cooled coconut oil, or light olive oil
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups milk of choice, cashew, soy, almond, cow's
- 2 ¼ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 medium bartlett pear, diced (equal to about 1 cup)
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375ºF and grease 9×9 baking dish or a 1.5 quart casserole dish (or a similar size).
- Whisk Wet Ingredients: In large bowl whisk together eggs, oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract and milk.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Add rolled oats, baking powder, spices and salt.
- Gently fold in diced pear and transfer to prepared baking dish. Top with chopped walnuts if you’d like.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until top is golden and middle is set. You can serve immediately bowl style, or wait about 20 minutes to serve as squares.
- Serve pear baked oatmeal with your favorite toppings, a little extra maple syrup or honey and enjoy!
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