Description
Warm up your mornings with this easy Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal recipe—a hearty, wholesome breakfast combining rolled oats, creamy pumpkin puree, and cozy autumn spices. Perfect for meal prep or a comforting seasonal treat, this baked oatmeal is nutritious, filling, and customizable with options for gluten-free and vegan diets.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats (certified gluten-free if needed)
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
- 1 1/2 cups milk or dairy-free alternative
- 1/3 cup brown sugar or maple syrup
- 1 large egg (or flaxseed/chia seed gel for vegan)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional Add-ins
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips or cacao nibs
- 1/4 cup raisins or dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease or line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper to prevent sticking and simplify cleanup.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves. Stir to evenly distribute the spices throughout the oats.
- Blend Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, milk, egg, brown sugar or maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth. This mixture adds moisture and flavor to the oats.
- Combine and Add Optional Mix-Ins: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Fold in any optional nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruit to customize your oatmeal.
- Bake Until Set: Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use rolled oats, not instant, for best texture.
- Do not overmix the batter to maintain a tender crumb.
- Adjust sweetness to your preference since pumpkin adds natural sweetness.
- Let the mixture rest 5-10 minutes before baking to allow oats to absorb moisture.
- Use freshly ground spices for a more vibrant flavor.
- Check oven temperature with a thermometer for accurate baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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