Vanilla Brown Butter Pear Baked Oatmeal Recipe
Delight in this cozy vanilla brown butter pear baked oatmeal, bursting with juicy pears, cinnamon, and rich caramel-like brown butter. This wholesome and naturally sweetened baked oatmeal makes the perfect winter breakfast or brunch, combining comforting flavors with a moist texture that the whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Wet ingredients:
- ¼ cup butter
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 ¾ cups unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of choice)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Dry ingredients:
- 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Mix-ins:
- 2 small to medium ripe Bartlett pears, diced (about 1 ½ cups diced pears)
Optional:
- ¼ cup finely diced walnuts (or substitute pecans)
Instructions
- Preheat & prepare the pan: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9×9 inch baking pan with oil or nonstick cooking spray and set it aside.
- Brown the butter: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk constantly as it begins to crackle and foam. After a few minutes, the butter will start to brown and develop a golden amber color with a nutty aroma. Remove from heat immediately and set aside to cool for 5 minutes.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, pure maple syrup, almond milk, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Add dry ingredients and pears: Add the oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt to the wet ingredients and stir until fully combined. Gently fold in the diced pears, then add the cooled brown butter and mix evenly.
- Bake the oatmeal: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle with chopped walnuts if using. Bake for 35-45 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before slicing into 6 pieces and serving.
Notes
- To keep this baked oatmeal dairy-free, substitute vegan butter or melted coconut oil for the butter, but do not brown these substitutes as they will not develop the brown butter flavor.
- Use gluten-free rolled oats to make this recipe gluten free.
- For an added protein boost, mix in 1 scoop of your favorite protein powder before baking to increase protein content to over 10g per serving.
- If you don’t have pears, apples such as Honeycrisp make a delicious alternative.
- Store leftovers covered in the fridge for 3-4 days and reheat in the microwave. You can also freeze individual slices wrapped in plastic wrap and foil for quick reheating.
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