Description
This Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal is a perfect fall breakfast! With rich pumpkin puree, warm spices, and hearty oats, it’s nutritious and delicious. Ideal for meal prepping, this dish is quick, easy, and customizable, making it a great choice for busy mornings or cozy weekends.
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 2½ cups old-fashioned oats
- 15 oz pumpkin puree (100% pure pumpkin)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups milk of choice
- Honey or maple syrup, for topping (optional)
Instructions
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the oats, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and baking powder. Mix until combined.
- Bake: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are golden.
- Serve: Let it cool slightly before serving. Top with honey or maple syrup if desired.
Notes
- You can make this dish ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator until ready to bake.
- This recipe is easily customizable—add dried fruit, nuts, or chocolate chips for extra flavor.
- Make it non-dairy by using almond milk or oat milk, and adjust the sweetener to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
