This Easy Cherry Pear Baked Oatmeal is a warm and comforting breakfast that’s perfect for those cold, wintry mornings!
Wait… is it Monday already? Dang, the weekend went fast!
I hear some places around the country are being walloped with snow, so today I’m serving up a delicious breakfast that’s warm, cozy and guaranteed to keep you satisfied til lunch. AND through all that snow shoveling!
This Easy Cherry Pear Baked Oatmeal is one of my favorite winter breakfasts. If you have yet to give baked oatmeal a go, it’s sort of a cross between the traditional creamy breakfast oatmeal and a nice big fat oatmeal cookie. Sounds good right? I mean who doesn’t like cookies for breakfast?
But I have to say, this is so much easier than making a batch of cookies. You’ve got the usual oatmeal cookie cast of characters…oats, brown sugar, cinnamon and nuts combined with juicy pears, dried cherries, milk and eggs. Pour it all into an 8×8 pan and toss it in the oven to bake. Breakfast doesn’t get much tastier or easier.
So start the coffee, keep on the fluffy slippers and watch the snow come down! Save the shoveling for later! Enjoy!
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/3 cups chopped pecans
- 1/3 cup dried cherries
- 2 cups diced pears I used red anjou
- 2 cups milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1/3 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 3/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
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Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Spray an 8x8 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
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In a large bowl, combine oats, baking powder and salt. Whisk until well combined. Add pecans, cherries and pears.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, brown sugar and cinnamon. Pour over the dry ingredients. Stir until well combined.
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Pour into prepared pan. Bake for 1 hour until lightly browned.
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Serve warm with maple syrup if desired.
I know! The weekend always goes by waaaaaaaaay too fast, doesn’t it? Now, cookies for breakfast? Um, yes! And this? Looks awesome, Mary Ann. I just want to take a big ol’ spoon and dig in and keep this all to maself ;) The weather warmed up a little bit around here this weekend, but there is always a good time for oatmeal, especially when it looks this good….and twist my arm to stay in with my fluffy slippers, lol :D Pinned! Happy Monday! xo
Glad the weather is treating you well Dawn! Yes, this oatmeal is perfect for any kind of weather, but so warm and comforting when snow is falling! And breakfast is always best enjoyed in fuzzy slippers! Thanks for pinning. XO
It’s definitely still oatmeal weather here :) Love this combination of cherry and pear. Perfect comfort food!
Then by all means, give this one a go Jennifer! You’d love it! Happy Monday!
This weekend definitely flew by, but I feel like they all go by way too fast. :( It’s chilly here again, so this baked oatmeal, and all its cozy vibes, is totally calling my name! Love the addition of cherry and pears here, Mary Ann!! These looks like a wonderful way to start the day! Pinned of course! Cheers, friend!
P.s. I said a prayer for you and your son. XO
Thanks for pinning Chey and thanks so much for saying a prayer! Can’t wait til the end of today! XO
These photos are beautiful as always, Mary Ann! I love the idea of cozy oatmeal breakfasts that taste like cookies!
Awwww, thanks so much Michelle! Anything that tastes like a cookie can’t be bad right?! Have a great week!
It’s almost lunch time but I’d ready for a bowl of this. It looks and sounds wonderful. We’ve had a lovely but super early spring. Now the nights have gotten cold again so this looks like a perfect to start the day.
It’s such a comforting breakfast Chris! I have always loved the cherry pear combo. Happy Monday!
Pears are so under-rated. This is a perfect way to utilize them!
I agree Sarah. I enjoy them all year long. Can’t wait to share a chutney I made too. Perfect for your next cheese board!
Yum, Mary Ann – what a perfect treat for breakfast. It looks so delicious – love that it’s packed with fruit. And love your analogy of a giant oatmeal cookie! Have a great week.
Thanks Geraldine! My husband is a huge oatmeal fan, so this one’s a hit!
I loved baked oatmeal! The best part is having it throughout the week. It’s so easy to warm up quickly when you are on the go! This sounds so perfect…I LOVE pears and have a few on the kitchen counter right now. Loving those dried cherries, too! Happy Monday, my friend!
My husband really loves this one Caroline! I’m always trying to fit pears in when I can. Hope you have a wonderful week.
This is the perfect breakfast!! I have been craving baked oatmeal…I can’t wait to give this a try!! xoxo
It doesn’t get any easier Rebecca! We love this one! Have a great week!
What a great idea to bake oatmeal like this. I have to try it when I get a house full of visitors. Have a wonderful week Mary Ann.
Perfect easy breakfast dish for visitors Gerlinde! Enjoy! Hope your week is fabulous too!
We finally woke to sunshine and chirping birds but that won’t stop me from making this fabulous oatmeal! My family will love it!
I’m glad Annie! Hope you all enjoy this one!
I love the idea of eating cookies without have to roll them into balls and drop them on the cookie sheet. So much easier! Looks delicious!
Me too Karen! So much easier and just as tasty!
So glad the weekend is over. It was the END of my flu spree and this sounds like it would be a great start to any morning. Have a great week!
Yay! Glad you’re feeling better Kevin! You have a great week too!
LOVE baked oatmeal and I LOVE the cherry/pear situation going on here :)
Such a comforting winter breakfast! Enjoy!
This cozy breakfast is just perfect for still chilly winter mornings! I have a feeling this would make getting out of bed much easier :)
Yes it would Laura! Hope you’re having a great week!
I LOVE baked oatmeal and this is making me realize I haven’t had it in so long now! Pears and cherries are such a cozy winter combo too :)
It’s such a stick to your bones delicious breakfast Gina! One of my favorite combos too!
Totally wish I was eating this tomorrow! Oh my gosh, looks incredible! :)
Thanks Tieghan!
Love this Mary Ann! We always seem to have a glut of pears in the fruit drawer. Perfect use for them!
Yes, go for it Debs!
We have had some CRAZY weather here. We got dumped with snow a couple weeks ago and then we just had two days of almost 70 degrees. So all the snow is gone. And damn, did that weather feel good. But now we’re back to normal Winter weather. Mother Nature is all screwed up (no thanks to us and climate change, I suppose). This oatmeal looks and sounds delicious. I haven’t made baked oatmeal in years. I need to fix that ASAP!
I know, the weather has been crazy Liz! I’ll take those 70 degree February days anytime Mother Nature wants to send them our way! Hope you enjoy the oatmeal if you give it a go!
I am so into this, Mary Ann! Although, yesterday it snowed and today is 65 degrees! (What is going on…) The cherries and pears must pair so wonderfully together. Making this asap. xo
I’m so glad Tessa! I know, the weather has been crazy! Can’t wait for you to try this one!
Weekends are WAAAy too short for sure! We just got a good dose of snow this morning, but it’s already melted :/ . I looove the snow, but we only get it a few times a year. This is something I’d love to cozy up to right now! Cherries and pear is such a lovely combination.
I love the cherry pear combo too Traci. This is a warm me up kind of breakfast. And the smell in my kitchen is wonderful!
You posted this recipe at the perfect time! It’s been snowy and rainy here in Seattle, ideal for cozying up with a bowl of oatmeal w/ cherries and pears.
Yay! So glad Nicole. Enjoy!
Even though it is supposed to be 72 today (72! On March 1!) I still want this warm oatmeal wonderfulness for breakfast, Mary Ann! Pinning!
I’m glad. It’s actually perfect anytime of year Kate. It’s wonderful with all the fruits of summer too. Enjoy!
I have not tried baked oatmeal before, but it sounds amazing! I love the fruit used in here! This sounds like my kind of breakfast and a great way to start the day!
It’s so easy Kathy! I love changing out the fruit according to the season! Enjoy.
This is seriously a comfort breakfast for the cold wintry mornings! I love the use of pears in this baked oatmeal! I love your food photography! :)
Thank you so much Amisha! This one is a winter favorite for sure!
What a perfect way to start the day, especially this time of year!
It’s a total warm up, stick to your bones kinda breakfast Matt!
The cherry pear combination in this winter sounds so comforting!!
It is Zainab! Give it a try!