Description
This Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal is a warm, cozy, and nutritious breakfast perfect for fall mornings. Packed with pumpkin puree, oats, and warming spices, it’s naturally sweetened and easy to prep ahead for busy days or weekend brunches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar or maple syrup
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups milk of choice
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp melted coconut oil or butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips or dried cranberries (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine oats, nuts, brown sugar, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt.
- Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together milk, pumpkin puree, eggs, melted coconut oil, and vanilla.
- Combine and fold: Pour wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir until well combined. Fold in chocolate chips or cranberries if using.
- 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.
- Cool and serve: Let cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm with a drizzle of maple syrup or a dollop of yogurt.
Notes
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage. Great for meal prep! Reheat in the microwave or oven before serving. Add protein powder or flaxseed for an extra boost.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Baked Oatmeal
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Fall
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: pumpkin baked oatmeal, healthy fall breakfast, meal prep oatmeal, baked oats with pumpkin