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If you are not into porridge, why not try baked oatmeal instead? Easy to throw together with warm spiced pears, and a taste that is firmly in the dessert category! Perfect for busy mornings when you need breakfast to last till lunch.
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I’m not, and never will be, a morning person. But starting the day with a breakfast substantial enough to keep me going is a non-negotiable. So although I want a substantial breakfast, I’m never quite feeling up to the effort.
That’s why I have this recipe in my locker. It’s my favourite make-ahead breakfast, both tasty and wholesome. And it’s also easy to bring together, so breakfast is ready to go just when it’s most needed.
Tempted? Read on to see how I make it!
Why make bake oatmeal
While I am a huge fan of oats, I don’t really love porridge. Muesli and granola are great, but the texture of porridge doesn’t work well for me. So with this recipe, I tried to get as far away from that as possible.
The result is with this spiced pear baked oatmeal is a delightful cross between a pear crumble and an English flapjack (not to be confused with an American flapjack!).
What makes this spiced pear baked oatmeal truly outstanding are the warm spices that I constantly crave in the autumn.
I infused my oats with cinnamon, nutmeg, mixed spice and vanilla. I could tell it was going to be amazing as soon as the spices hit the mixture. Mmm…
Let me tell you I was not disappointed in the least when I finally got to taste it. The texture verges on cake-like while being slightly crumbly with the undeniable flavour of a pear crumble.
Recipe Tips and Notes
- This recipe can be prepared in baking dishes of various sizes, but this will have an effect on the baking time. I used both a deep, round dish, and a shallower rectangular This is an affiliate link.baking dish. In the rectangular dish it took 30 minutes, and 45 in the deeper round dish. A toothpick test will tell you if it is done.
- Apples can be used in place of pears. Or even fresh or frozen berries.
- If using frozen berries, they will need to be defrosted and drained first. Otherwise they will add too much moisture to the oatmeal.
Serving suggestions
To match the luxurious flavour of this oatmeal I decided to treat it like a cake and arranged sliced pears on top for a pretty finish. I also sprinkled some toasted walnuts on top but they can be left off if you are not a nut lover.
You can use any fruit of berries you love or have on hand, fresh or frozen. I also like to add a dollop of yogurt for extra protein and a touch of creaminess.
Storage and leftovers
If you end up with leftovers, keep this baked oatmeal refrigerated in an This is an affiliate link.airtight container or under plastic wrap and enjoy throughout the week.
Although this oatmeal will taste best straight out of the oven, it does reheat well in the microwave. Reheated it’s delicious with some yogurt.
More bake-ahead breakfast ideas
- Overnight Breakfast Casserole with Sausage, Chorizo and Eggs
- Healthy Mini Frittatas
- Bakery Style Blackberry Muffins
- Flourless Oatmeal Muffins
Spiced Pear Baked Oatmeal
Equipment
- This is an affiliate link.9×13 baking dish
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325F/170C. Butter a round or a rectangular 9×13 inch baking dish and set aside.
- In a large bowl whisk eggs, brown sugar, spices, vanilla, baking powder, butter and milk. Add oats and mix well, then add 3 peeled and chopped pears, mix gently to combine.
- Pour the mixture in the buttered dish and arrange 3 sliced pears on top. Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I’ll have to wait until it cools down to do a warm oven breakfast– but this is on my list as soon as fall hits– so beautiful and looks warming and delicious! thanks! (also pinned your white chocolate Christmas cake– exquisite!)
Thanks Rhonda! I hope you enjoy it. I make this oatmeal recipe all the time and it lasts me most of the week. 🙂
What a beautiful breakfast! This would be such a yummy treat on the weekend. Thanks for linking up with our Fabulous Foodie Fridays party xx
I can almost smell this baking from here, delicious. #FFF
Thank you, Malinda! 🙂
Oh I miss porridge and oatmeal! It’s hard to get GF oats here in Australia, but I need to track them down now because your gorgeous baked oatmeal has me craving! I love how substantial and healthy this breakfast is – and all of your family must have loved it! Perfect for keeping kid’s and parent’s brains fuelled until lunchtime!
Thank you, Amy! We all loved it, in fact I was going to make it again this week! I hope you can find GF oats. Would Amazon be helpful for something like that?
Well I love porridge and I’ve never had baked oatmeal – I don’t think I have!
This looks delicious Julia! Pinned!
So gorgeous, just the breakfast I need on a chilly fall morning!
What a perfect, comforting dish. Love the spices and pears. And nostalgic over the can of Lyle’s syrup. We only ever get it in jars now.
Really? I’ve never seen it in jars over here, Jennifer. The cans look cool but they do get a little yucky around the edges, you can kinda see it in the overhead photo. 🙂
This looks SO good! I always go for oatmeal in the cold fall/winter mornings.
Thank you, Cathleen. Warm oats in the cold months are so darn cozy!
I LOVE baked oatmeal. I am not a huge fan of the texture of porridge myself but the thing that gets to me is that to make it properly it takes a little time and in the mornings I am very short of time. I am so totally making this!
Exactly, Lucy! I love that this could be baked ahead avoiding avoiding rushing in the morning!