Description
This Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal is a hearty, wholesome breakfast dish perfect for fall mornings. Combining creamy pumpkin puree with warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, it offers a comforting and naturally sweet start to your day. With the added texture of oats, nuts, and dried fruits, this baked oatmeal is both nutritious and delicious, making it an ideal make-ahead breakfast for busy mornings or a cozy weekend treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
- 1 ½ cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional Add-Ins
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- ½ cup raisins or cranberries
Other
- 1 tbsp melted coconut oil or butter, for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish with melted coconut oil or butter to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Whisk together to evenly distribute the spices and leavening agent.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs until smooth. Add pumpkin puree, milk, maple syrup (or honey), and vanilla extract to the eggs, mixing until fully combined and smooth.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients bowl and stir thoroughly until all the oats are moistened and the mixture is evenly blended.
- Add Optional Mix-ins: If desired, fold in chopped walnuts or pecans and dried fruits such as raisins or cranberries for added texture and flavor.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish and spread it out evenly with a spatula for uniform cooking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes. The baked oatmeal is done when the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center returns clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the oatmeal to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy warm by itself, or top with a dollop of yogurt or extra maple syrup as desired.
Notes
- The recipe can be made with dairy or non-dairy milk to suit dietary preferences.
- For a nut-free version, omit the walnuts or pecans.
- Maple syrup or honey can be adjusted to taste for sweetness.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days and reheated in the microwave.
- Adding a spoonful of yogurt or a splash of milk on serving enhances creaminess.
- Make sure to grease the baking dish well to prevent sticking.
