Apricot baked oatmeal is one of my favorite fall breakfast because of the hearty oats and warm pumpkin spices. Baked oatmeal is a favorite in my house because I can freeze the leftovers and have it for weeks.
I serve this to overnight company with a side of yogurt and fresh fruit. It is very simple to prepare but gets rave reviews. We like plain yogurt with a dribble of honey and cinnamon.
Cookbook Library
I originally found this recipe in my Taste of Home Light and Tasty 2017 Annual Recipes Cookbook. I have tweaked it a little to fit our taste.
Nutrition Highlights
Everyone has their own nutritional deficiencies and goals they are trying to manage on a daily basis. Our household is trying to accomplish anti-inflammatory, high protein and high fiber. It’s not easy and every meal does not always meet the mark.
We try to focus on making sure we incorporate a variety of fresh fruits, berries, nuts, warm spices, and whole grains through the week. We really try to limit or not eat processed breakfast such as granola bars and instant oatmeal packets.
- Old fashioned oats has protein, manganese, molybdenum, phosphorus, copper, biotin, Vitamin B1 (Thiamine), antioxidants, beta-glucan soluble fiber. It is great for gut health because beta-glucan soluble fiber helps emptying of the bowel and prevents constipation.
- Eggs have all nine essential amino acids building blocks for high quality protein. They also have selenium, phosphorus, choline, Vitamin B12, antioxidants.
- Milk is rich in calcium and protein. It is a good source of magnesium and Vitamin A, phosphorus, potassium, Zinc Vitamins B12, K2,
- Dried apricots are a good source of fiber, vitamin A, B3, E, and potassium.
- Pecans have several vitamins and minerals for healthy skin, eyes, teeth, bones, muscles, and nerves. They have Vitamins A, B6, E, folate, niacin, riboflavin, calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, zinc, fiber, and protein.
- Yogurt is an excellent source of probiotics, calcium, and protein. It also has Vitamins A, B12, calcium, potassium, iodine, phosphorus, magnesium.
- Cinnamon has antioxidant, antibiotic, and anti-inflammatory properties. It contains potassium, magnesium and calcium
- Nutmeg is a rich source of antioxidants, fiber and also has Vitamins A, C, E, manganese, magnesium, copper, phosphorous, zinc, and iron
- flax seed is full of fiber, protein, potassium vitamin B1. It is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids and lignans.
Stove Top and Oven
Recipe serves: 12
Serving size:
- 1/12 of dish
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
Total time: 45 minutes
Let's grocery shop!
I am assuming you have salt and pepper. It is not included in pantry and spices.
Pantry & Spices
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brown sugar
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baking powder
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pumkin pie spice
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cardamom
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vanilla extract
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ground flax seed
Grocery
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old fashioned oats
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eggs
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milk
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Turkish dried apricots
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small jar of unsweetened apple sauce
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chopped pecans
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plain yogurt
Tip from me
We are a family of two so we have leftovers. I cut the oatmeal into squares let them come to room temperature then place them into the freezer for 8 hours. Remove the bars from the freezer and place them into a freezer bag. To reheat microwave a bar on the plate for 1 minute.
Let's prep!
| 3 cups old fashioned oats |
| 3/4 cup packed brown sugar |
| 2 teaspoons baking powder |
| 3 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice |
| 1/2 cup chopped dried Turkish apricots |
| 1/2 cup chopped pecans |
| 1/2 teaspoon salt |
| 1/4 teaspoon cardamom |
| 3 eggs |
| 1 tablespoon ground flax seed + 3 tablespoons of water |
| 1 1/2 cups milk |
| 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce |
| 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract |
- Gather all of your ingredients and measuring tools
- Dice apricots
- Chop pecans
Let's cook!
- Preheat oven to 350 F
- Complete the prep from the prep tab above.
- In a large bowl mix together the dry ingredients
- oatmeal
- brown sugar
- baking powder
- pumpkin pie spice
- cardamom
- salt
- In a medium bowl mix together the wet ingredients
- eggs
- milk
- applesauce
- vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon ground flax seed mixed with 3 tablespoons water
- Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and let stand for 5 minutes.
- Fold the following into the mixture:
- apricots
- pecans
- Spray an 11×7 inch square baking dish with cooking spray. Pour in mixture.
- Bake for 35 minutes. Enjoy!
Side Idea's
Yogurt
Raspberries
Strawberries
Blueberries
Mixed fruit
