Pear & Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal 🍐

This Pear & Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal has all the cozy fall flavors — but it’s also packed with ingredients that help stabilize blood sugar, support gut health, and keep you full for hours.

🍐 Why Pears Deserve a Spot in Your Fall Kitchen

Pears are one of the most underrated fall fruits. They’re rich in soluble fiber, especially pectin, which helps feed beneficial gut bacteria, improve digestion, and support healthy cholesterol levels.

The natural sweetness of pears also makes them a wonderful way to add flavor without relying on refined sugar. From a functional nutrition standpoint, pears:

• Help regulate blood sugar and support insulin sensitivity.

• Provide antioxidants like vitamin C and copper for immune and skin health.

• Offer prebiotic fibers that nourish your gut microbiome.

Combine them with cinnamon, known for its blood-sugar-balancing and anti-inflammatory benefits, and you’ve got a perfect pairing — both in flavor and function.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups rolled oats (Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Organic Old Fashioned Rolled Oats)

• 1 ½ cups unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)

• 2 eggs

• 2 ripe pears, diced (keep the skin on for fiber!)

• 2 tbsp maple syrup or raw honey

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon

• ¼ tsp nutmeg

• 1 tsp baking powder

• Pinch of sea salt

• ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

• 1 tbsp flaxseed meal or chia seeds (optional, for extra fiber and omega-3s)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla.

3. Add oats, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and flaxseed/chia (if using). Stir to combine.

4. Fold in half of the diced pears, then pour the mixture into the baking dish.

5. Top with remaining pears and sprinkle with nuts.

6. Bake for 30–35 minutes, until golden and set.

7. Let cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm or chilled, topped with nut butter, Greek yogurt, or a splash of warm milk.

Benefits:

• Pears: High in soluble fiber to support healthy digestion and steady energy.

• Cinnamon: Balances blood sugar and reduces inflammation.

• Oats: Rich in beta-glucans that promote heart health and help maintain healthy cholesterol.

• Walnuts: Add plant-based omega-3s for hormone and brain support.

• Flaxseed: Supports estrogen metabolism and healthy detoxification.

Make It Your Own:

• Add protein: Mix in a scoop of vanilla protein powder or collagen for added protein.

• Go dairy-free: Use a plant-based milk and serve with coconut yogurt.

• Meal prep it: Slice into squares and store in the fridge for up to 5 days — perfect for busy mornings.