Baked Cinnamon-Spiced Pear and Walnut Oatmeal

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-03 · Updated 2026-08-03

A warm, comforting baked oatmeal infused with cinnamon-spiced pears and crunchy walnuts, perfect for an easy, nourishing breakfast. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, combines rolled oats, milk, egg into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 cups rolled oats
• 2 cups (dairy or plant-based) milk
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 2 medium, peeled and diced ripe pears
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp salt

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups rolled oats, 1 tsp baking powder, 2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, and 1/4 tsp salt.
2. Step 2: In another bowl, beat 1 large egg with 2 cups milk, 1/4 cup maple syrup, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until combined.
3. Step 3: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry oats mixture and stir until fully incorporated.
4. Step 4: Fold in 2 medium peeled and diced pears and 1/2 cup chopped walnuts.
5. Step 5: Transfer the mixture to a greased 8x8-inch baking dish and bake for 40-45 minutes until the top is golden and the oatmeal is set.
6. Step 6: Let cool for 5 minutes before serving warm.