Description
This Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal is a warm, comforting, and nutritious breakfast option perfect for fall or any time you crave a cozy meal. It combines the wholesome goodness of rolled oats with the rich flavors of pumpkin and warm spices, baked to a soft, satisfying texture. Easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite add-ins, this recipe makes a delicious and hearty start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice (or additional cinnamon)
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup milk of choice (or water)
- 1/4 cup canned pumpkin (or mashed sweet potato)
- 1 1/2 tbsp sweetener of choice (maple syrup, honey, or agave)
- 1–2 tbsp nut butter of choice (optional)
Optional Add-Ins
- Chocolate chips
- Crushed walnuts or pecans
- Shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to warm up while you prepare the mixture.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, stir together the rolled oats, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, and salt. Add the milk, canned pumpkin, sweetener, and nut butter if using. Mix thoroughly to combine. Alternatively, blend all ingredients in a blender for a smooth texture.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Grease an oven-safe dish with a little oil or butter. Choose a deeper dish if you prefer a gooey center, or a wider, shallow dish for fully cooked oatmeal throughout.
- Bake: Pour the oat mixture into the prepared dish and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
- Add Toppings & Serve: Once baked, add any desired toppings such as nuts, chocolate chips, or shredded coconut. Serve warm and enjoy your comforting pumpkin baked oatmeal.
Notes
- Using milk instead of water makes the oatmeal creamier and richer.
- Adjust sweetener according to your taste preference or dietary needs.
- For a vegan option, use plant-based milk and a vegan-friendly sweetener.
- You can prepare the mixture the night before and bake in the morning for a quick breakfast.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1 cup)
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: pumpkin baked oatmeal, baked oatmeal, healthy breakfast, pumpkin recipe, fall breakfast, vegetarian breakfast
