Description
Comforting pumpkin baked oatmeal celebrates autumn’s warmth with wholesome ingredients and classic spices. Hearty breakfast delivers rich flavor and nourishing nutrients you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1 3/4 cups milk
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Sweeteners and Add-ins:
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)
- 1/4 cup raisins, dried cranberries, or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350F (175C) and coating an 8×8-inch baking dish with a light layer of grease to prevent sticking.
- Assemble the dry mixture by blending rolled oats, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, ground cinnamon, and salt in a large mixing bowl, ensuring thorough incorporation.
- Create a smooth liquid base by whisking canned pumpkin puree, eggs, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until the texture becomes uniform and well-integrated.
- Merge wet and dry components by gently pouring the liquid mixture into the oat mixture, stirring until completely combined and achieving a consistent texture.
- Enhance the oatmeal with optional mix-ins like chopped nuts, seeds, raisins, dried cranberries, or chocolate chips, folding them gently into the batter.
- Transfer the complete mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly with a spatula to ensure uniform distribution.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, monitoring until the surface turns golden brown and the center becomes firm and set.
- Allow the baked oatmeal to cool slightly, then slice into squares for serving with optional garnishes such as additional nuts, maple syrup drizzle, fresh fruit, or yogurt.
Notes
- Swap out maple syrup with agave nectar or honey for different sweetness levels and flavor profiles.
- Use gluten-free rolled oats to make this recipe completely gluten-free and suitable for celiac or gluten-sensitive individuals.
- Add extra warming spices like ground nutmeg or cardamom for deeper, more complex autumn flavor dimensions.
- Prep this dish the night before by assembling ingredients and refrigerating, then bake directly in the morning for a quick breakfast solution.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 195 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg