This pumpkin baked oatmeal is full of all the Fall flavors and spices. It's a simple recipe that your family will love and the perfect make ahead breakfast, snack, or dessert.
A Note from Our Kitchen to Yours
Pumpkin baked oatmeal is a delicious make ahead breakfast that almost tastes like a dessert. It's perfectly moist and almost creamy. If you've tried our strawberries and cream overnight oats, which most certainly taste like a dessert, then you'll definitely love this recipe!
When mid to late summer hits and "fall" decor starts to make an appearance, it's fun to bring that element into the kitchen too. Maybe it's by making a batch of sourdough pumpkin pancakes prepping batches of pumpkin chia seed pudding, both of which are wonderful recipes for a make ahead breakfast, especially for back to school time.
If you want to save yourself some time each morning throughout the week by having a simple yet filling and yummy breakfast already prepared, then pumpkin baked oatmeal is perfect for you. We hope you love it as much as we do!
Why You Will Love This Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal
This pumpkin baked oatmeal is so easy to make. This recipe really doesn't require any major baking skills to make. You simply but all the ingredients in a bowl, give it a good stir, and bake it! Simple as that.
This baked oatmeal is one that is versatile. While it is great for breakfast, having this throughout the day as a snack is also a great choice! It is not subject to a time of day or specific meal.
Pumpkin baked oatmeal is a great meal prep food. Make it at the beginning of the week or the night before a busy day and enjoy it in the mornings! You could even bake it in a non toxic food container and then easily store it in the fridge so it stays fresh!
Ingredients
Rolled Oats - I have also made this recipe with quick oats, and it turned out great!
Eggs
Pumpkin Puree- Make sure you use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.
Cinnamon
Nutmeg
Maple Syrup - Honey can be used in place of maple syrup.
Milk - any milk of your choice will work. Personally, I find whole milk the best!
Olive Oil - Any neutral oil, like avocado oil or coconut oil, will work well.
Baking Powder
Tools You Will Need
8x8 Baking Dish - I love this affordable ceramic dish from Amazon!
Large Mixing Bowl - I love a ceramic bowl with a pourable spout.
Mixing spoon
How to Make Pumpkin Pie Baked Oatmeal Step-by-Step
Start by adding all the ingredients into a large mixing bowl. Give everything a good stir with a wooden spoon until all combined. The mixture will be creamy and orange. Now, add into the batter your desired mix-ins. I did chocolate chips, but some other good ones are pecans, pumpkin seeds, or even craisins.
Pour the batter into a greased 8x8 inch pan. Bake in a 350-degree Fahrenheit oven for about 25 minutes or until the top is a beautiful golden brown.
Enjoy topped with nuts or with milk! *See below for topping suggestions!
Best Toppings for Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal
- Pecans - these add a great crunch and nuttiness to the baked oatmeal.
- Pumpkin Seeds - pumpkin seeds provide healthy protein, fats, and micronutrients.
- Chocolate Chips - I mean, who doesn't love chocolate chips!
- Greek Yogurt - extra creaminess and protein.
- Milk
- Whipped Cream - YUM, especially if it's homemade!
- Cinnamon
FAQs
Is pumpkin baked oatmeal good for you?
Don't let the name fool you. Pumpkin pie baked oatmeal is very good for you! Pumpkin has immune boosting benefits with its rich source of vitamin A. Also, oats are a healthy carbohydrate that will ensure you have energy to keep you going through your morning.
What type of oatmeal is best for baking?
The best oats to use for baking are rolled oats. Rolled oats have a flat and flakey texture to them. This kind of oat absorbs more liquid, and they cook faster than other kids of oats.
Why is my baked oatmeal gummy?
You run the risk of your baked oatmeal being gummy when you make the batter but let it sit awhile before baking it. Doing this can make your oatmeal thick and dense. In reality, baked oatmeal batter should be light and fluffy.
Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal
This pumpkin pie baked oatmeal is full of all the cozy Fall spices and flavors. It is super easy to whip up and it is oh so delicious!
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- ¾ cup milk of choice
- 1 egg
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ⅓ cup oil, any neutral oil will work
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¾ cup mix-ins (chocolate chips, pecans, pumpkin seeds etc.)
Instructions
- To start, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Now, in a large mixing bowl, add all the ingredients needed for the pumpkin pie baked oatmeal. Give everything a good stir with a wooden spoon. The batter will be creamy and orange from the pumpkin puree.
- If desired, add in you mix-ins of choice.
- Pour the batter into a greased 8x8 inch baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 - 30 minutes. The oatmeal should have a beautiful golden brown top when fully baked!
- Serve warm with more toppings and a bit of milk.
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