Description
This Easy Healthy Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal is a warm, comforting breakfast dish perfect for fall or any time you crave wholesome, hearty oats with a flavorful pumpkin twist. Naturally sweetened with maple syrup and infused with pumpkin spice, it’s a nutritious and delicious way to start your day. Packed with fiber and protein, this baked oatmeal is simple to prepare and customizable with your favorite toppings like chocolate chips, nuts, or raisins.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin spice
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup milk of choice
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
For Greasing
- Avocado oil or neutral oil, for greasing
Optional Toppings
- Chocolate chips
- Nuts
- Raisins
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking dish with avocado or neutral oil to prevent sticking.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, stir together the rolled oats, pumpkin spice, baking powder, and salt until evenly mixed.
- Add wet ingredients: To the same bowl, add the canned pumpkin puree, milk of your choice, eggs, vanilla extract, and maple syrup or honey.
- Mix the batter: Stir all the ingredients thoroughly until the oatmeal mixture is well combined and smooth.
- Prepare to bake: Pour the batter into the greased baking dish, smoothing out the top with a spatula for even baking.
- Add toppings: If desired, sprinkle chocolate chips, nuts, or raisins over the top evenly for extra flavor and texture.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until the center is set and the edges turn golden brown, indicating it’s cooked through.
- Cool and serve: Allow the baked oatmeal to cool slightly for a few minutes before cutting into 9 servings and enjoying warm.
Notes
- You can substitute maple syrup with honey or another natural sweetener of your choice.
- Use dairy or plant-based milk to make it vegan if using flax eggs instead of regular eggs.
- To make it spicier, add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg along with pumpkin spice.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and reheat before serving.
- Feel free to add a splash of milk while reheating if the baked oatmeal seems too dry.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Pumpkin baked oatmeal, healthy breakfast, pumpkin spice, baked oats, fall breakfast, easy oatmeal recipe, vegetarian breakfast
