Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal
This cozy pumpkin baked oatmeal is the perfect make-ahead fall breakfast! Made with rolled oats, pumpkin puree, warm spices, and a touch of maple syrup, it’s hearty, flavorful, and easy to customize. Great for busy mornings, meal prep, or serving at fall brunches.
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats also known as old fashioned oats
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 3/4 cups milk or non-dairy milk
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips or other mix-ins like chopped nuts, dried cranberries, etc.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x8" or similar baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine oats, baking powder, spices, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together milk, pumpkin, maple syrup, egg, and vanilla.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir until combined.
- Pour mixture into the prepared dish. You can add mix-ins at this point, but they tend to sink to the bottom.
- Bake about 15-20 minutes and sprinkle in your chocolate chip, nuts, etc.
- Bake for another 20-25 minutes, until set and golden at the edges.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or chilled. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.