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Easy Gingerbread Baked Oatmeal

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Start your day with this warm and comforting baked oatmeal, infused with classic gingerbread spices and tender pear pieces.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¾ cups old-fashioned rolled oats (285 g)
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon fine salt
  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup (53 g)
  • 2 tablespoons molasses (40 g)
  • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce (115 g)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 ¼ cups milk (300 g)
  • ¼ cup melted butter or coconut oil (60 g)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup finely diced pear (115 g), plus additional slices for topping (1–2 pears)
  • ¼ cup chopped pecans, plus more for topping toasted, divided

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Mist a 9×9 or 8×8-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the oats, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, baking powder, salt, maple syrup, molasses, applesauce, eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla.
  4. Stir until all ingredients are well combined.
  5. Fold in the 1 cup of diced pear and ¼ cup of the chopped pecans.
  6. Transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish.
  7. Top with a few additional pear slices and toasted pecans.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the center is set.
  9. Remove the pan from the oven.
  10. Let the baked oatmeal sit for 10 minutes before serving.
  11. Garnish servings as desired with optional toppings.

Notes

For a chewier texture, ensure you use old-fashioned rolled oats, not instant.
Letting the oatmeal rest for 10 minutes after baking helps it set and makes for cleaner servings.
Adjust the amount of ground ginger to your preference for more or less spice.
This recipe is great for meal prep; simply reheat individual portions throughout the week.

Find it online: https://timelesscrumb.com/easy-gingerbread-baked-oatmeal/