Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal
This Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal is a cozy, healthy breakfast made with pumpkin purée, rolled oats, warm spices, and maple syrup. Perfect for meal prep, this fall‑inspired oatmeal bake is naturally sweetened, easy to make, and tastes like pumpkin pie for breakfast—great for the whole family.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
- Total Time: 45–50 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 servings
- Category: Breakfast, Meal Prep
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 2 large eggs
- 1½ cups milk (dairy or plant‑based)
- ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1½ tsp pumpkin pie spice (or 1 tsp cinnamon + ¼ tsp nutmeg + ¼ tsp cloves)
- ¼ tsp salt
- Optional mix‑ins: ½ cup chopped nuts, raisins, or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8‑inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin purée, eggs, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
- Stir in oats, baking powder, spices, and salt until well combined.
- Fold in optional mix‑ins if using.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden.
- Let cool slightly before slicing into squares and serving.
Notes
- For added richness, swirl in cream cheese or nut butter before baking.
- Sub half the oats with cooked quinoa for a protein boost and more texture.
- Add a scoop of vanilla protein powder for extra protein.
- To make it sweeter, drizzle maple syrup on top before serving.
- Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze individual slices for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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