Maple Pecan Blended & Baked Oats

September 25, 2024 Amanda Plott

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Maple Pecan Blended & Baked Oats are the cozy breakfast hug you didn’t know you needed! Imagine warm oats, lovingly blended with real maple syrup and crunchy pecans, then baked to golden perfection for that delightful maple cream top.

These oats are not just a treat for your taste buds; they’re packed with wholesome goodness that will fuel your day without the guilt. Whether you enjoy them warm from the oven or reheated for a quick weekday breakfast, this dish combines the comforting flavors of fall with the nutrition you crave—so you can indulge without indulgence! Perfect for meal prep or a leisurely weekend brunch, this recipe is where health meets deliciousness in the quirkiest, tastiest way!

The maple cream drizzled on top is what makes these Maple Pecan Blended & Baked Oats so decadent and rich. They’re the best way to start any fall morning and can be made ahead of time so you can enjoy them with hardly any hassle!

Maple Pecan Blended & Baked Oats

Yield: 2

Author: The Skinny Fork (Amanda Plott)

Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 25 MinTotal time: 30 Min

Warm oats, lovingly blended with real maple syrup and crunchy pecans, then baked to golden perfection for that delightful maple cream top.

Ingredients

Maple Pecan Oats

1 C. Dry Uncooked Quick Oats
1 Whole Banana
1/2 C. Unsweetened Almond Milk
1 Tsp. Baking Soda
1 Tsp. Vanilla
1/8 Tsp. Salt
2 Tbsp. Chopped Pecans
Optional: 2 Tbsp. White Chocolate Chips

Maple Cream Sauce

2 Oz. Fat Free Cream Cheese, Room Temperature
1 1/2 Tbsp. Maple Syrup
1 1/2 Tbsp. Brown Sugar Blend
1 Tbsp. Butter, Room Temperature

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. and lightly coat the inside of two ramekin dishes with non-stick baking spray; set aside.
Blend together the 1 C. Dry Uncooked Quick Oats, 1 Whole Banana, 1/2 C. Unsweetened Almond Milk, 1 Tsp. Baking Soda, 1 Tsp. Vanilla, and 1/8 Tsp. Salt in a blender, food processor, or in a cup with an immersion blender.
Divide the mixture evenly between the ramekins and top each with 1 Tbsp. Chopped Pecans and 2 Tbsp. White Chocolate Chips if desired.
Place them in the oven to bake for 25-30 minutes.
While the oats are baking, stir or blend together the 2 Oz. Fat Free Cream Cheese, 1 1/2 Tbsp. Maple Syrup, 1 1/2 Tbsp. Brown Sugar Blend, and 1 Tbsp. Butter.
Once the oats are done, remove them from the oven and top with the cream cheese sauce divided evenly to enjoy right away or store in the fridge for 3-5 days to reheat and enjoy later!

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

415

Fat (grams)

14 g

Sat. Fat (grams)

5 g

Carbs (grams)

64 g

Fiber (grams)

6 g

Net carbs

64 g

Sugar (grams)

19 g

Protein (grams)

11 g

Sodium (milligrams)

850 mg

Cholesterol (grams)

20 mg

Nutritional Claims: Balanced • High Fiber • Vegetarian • Pescatarian • Egg Free • Peanut Free • Soy Free • Fish Free • Shellfish Free • Pork Free • Red Meat Free • Crustacean Free •Celery Free • Mustard Free • Sesame Free • Lupine Free • Mollusk Free • Alcohol Free • Kosher

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