Description
Cranberry Pecan Baked Oatmeal is a wholesome, cozy breakfast bursting with tart cranberries, crunchy pecans, and warm spices. Perfect for busy mornings, brunch, or meal prep.
Ingredients
2 cups rolled oats
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 1/2 cups milk (dairy or plant-based)
2 large eggs
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, mix oats, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. In another bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
4. Pour wet ingredients over dry ingredients and stir until combined.
5. Fold in cranberries and chopped pecans.
6. Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
7. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is golden and set.
8. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Use maple syrup or honey instead of brown sugar for natural sweetness.
Substitute dried cranberries if fresh are unavailable; soak them in warm water for 10 minutes.
Sprinkle extra oats or chopped pecans on top for crunch.
Add 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger for festive flavor.
Mix in 1/2 cup chocolate chips or shredded coconut for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg