Baked Oatmeal with Apples, Cinnamon, and Pecans

This baked oatmeal is a hearty and flavorful breakfast or brunch dish that's perfect for a cold morning. The oats are cooked in a mixture of almond milk and water, and then topped with chopped apples, pecans, cinnamon, and nutmeg. The oatmeal is baked until it's set and the apples are soft, and then it's let cool for a few minutes before serving.

I first had baked oatmeal at a bed and breakfast in Vermont. It was a cold, snowy morning, and the oatmeal was the perfect way to warm up. I loved the combination of the soft, chewy oatmeal, the sweet apples, and the crunchy pecans. I've been making baked oatmeal ever since, and it's become one of my favorite breakfast recipes.

Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 30 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup almond milk
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup applesauce
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans
• 1/4 cup chopped apples
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a medium bowl, combine the oats, almond milk, water, applesauce, pecans, apples, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. Pour the mixture into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
4. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the oatmeal is set and the apples are soft.
5. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Why It Works

• The combination of almond milk and water gives the oatmeal a creamy texture.
• The apples add sweetness and flavor to the oatmeal.
• The pecans add a crunchy texture to the oatmeal.
• The cinnamon and nutmeg add warmth and spice to the oatmeal.