Almond Pear Oatmeal Bake

It has been so foggy here in Victoria this week. I'm kind of enjoying the misty mornings and sunny afternoons to be honest it's truly beautiful here in the city. I can't help but take a daily fall photo for my stories this week. If you aren't already following me on Instagram or Facebook, do pop by and check out my stories for daily inspiration and meal ideas. PLUS we are going to be getting a new Dachshund Puppy in December so I've been sharing tiny puppy photos as I receive them from the breeder.

Golden Cream Miniature Dachshund Puppies

We are all about the Oatmeal bakes for our work week breakfasts these days and I absolutely love how easy it is to mix and match using the recipe below. Swap out the fruit for another or leave it out all together and add in pumpkin puree instead. Or switch up the spices, milk or sweetener.... it all works!

I go between using honey and maple syrup for the sweetener depending on what I have more of at the time and I have been using a frozen mixed berry blend in my usual weekly oatmeal bake which makes it easy-peasy and super flavourful!

BUT this weeks oatmeal bake is a little extra special and a new one for us so I thought I should share it with you because the flavour is amazing and so perfect for fall on top of it!

This week I chopped up a few pears for our oatmeal bake instead of berries and sprinkled the top with extra almonds and pear slices to make it pretty. This fall inspired breakfast will be on repeat for at least another week or two if I have any say in it!

What I really love about making baked oatmeal for our week day breakfasts is that it feeds both Gord and I for the whole week (or at least 4 of the 5 work days). I usually bake it on Sunday morning and portion it out into small mason jars so that our breakfasts are grab and go all week. I also portion out a small container of greek yogurt to pair with my oatmeal for protein. So if you are following the 2B Mindset nutrition this makes the perfect plate it breakfast.

Then when I'm ready to eat it I warm it in the microwave for 1 minute and then add in the yogurt to my bowl.  Gord eats his cold because the microwave in his office building is on another floor but he likes it just the same. 

Have you tried any of my baked oatmeal recipes before?  I wanna hear from you so comment below and tell me which one is your favorite! 

Almond Pear Oatmeal Bake

Ingredients

2 cups whole or almond milk

2 large eggs2 tablespoons olive or avocado oil
1/4 cup maple syrup

1/2 tablespoon pure vanilla extract

2 cups rolled oats

⅛ cup chia seeds

1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1-2 large pears chopped

1/4- cup slivered almonds

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish with olive oil or coconut oil. Set aside.
• In a mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, oil, vanilla and honey or maple syrup; set aside.
• In a mixing bowl, combine oats, chia seeds, baking powder, cinnamon and sea salt; mix well.
• Add milk mixture into the oat mixture and stir until thoroughly incorporated, let stand for 5 minutes.
• Stir in chopped pears and pour into baking dish. Add slivered almonds over the entire mixture.
• Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the oats have absorbed all the liquid and the top has browned slightly. 
• Remove from oven and let stand several minutes.
• Serve immediately OR cool it completely, transfer to covered containers and keep in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days.