Description
Delicious and nutritious Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal combines wholesome oats with rich pumpkin and warm spices for a comforting breakfast that will keep you satisfied for hours. This easy-to-make baked oatmeal is perfect served warm or cold and pairs beautifully with maple syrup, chopped pecans, and whipped cream.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 15-ounce can pumpkin
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (regular, lite, or sugar free)
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 1/2 cups old fashioned oats
Optional Toppings
- additional maple syrup
- chopped pecans
- whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9x9 inch baking pan with cooking spray to ensure the oatmeal doesn't stick.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin, milk, brown sugar, maple syrup, eggs, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, and baking soda until smooth and well combined.
- Add Oats: Stir in the old fashioned oats until the mixture is fully combined and no dry oats remain.
- Pour Batter: Pour the oatmeal mixture into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes. The center might be slightly wobbly when done but will firm up as it cools.
- Serve: Enjoy the baked oatmeal warm or cold. Optionally, top with additional maple syrup, chopped pecans, and whipped cream for extra flavor and texture.
Notes
- This baked oatmeal is rich in fiber and protein, making it a hearty and healthy way to start your day.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute the milk with almond milk or another plant-based milk.
- Use gluten-free oats to make this recipe gluten free.
- Feel free to add mix-ins like raisins, dried cranberries, or chocolate chips for variety.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in the microwave for a quick breakfast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 125 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 41 mg
