Description
Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal with warming spices, perfect for fall mornings. Easy, comforting, and crowd-pleasing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (180g) old-fashioned rolled oats (not quick oats or steel-cut)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (240g) pure pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 3/4 cups (420ml) milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1/3 cup (80ml) pure maple syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons (28g) melted unsalted butter or coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (60g) chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 1/3 cup (60g) dried cranberries or raisins (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously grease a 9×9-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray. This preparation ensures your Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal won’t stick and will develop those desirable crispy edges.
- Step 2: Whisk together the rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt in a large bowl. Break up any clumps of baking powder with your fingertips.
- Step 3: Whisk together the pumpkin puree, milk, maple syrup, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract in a separate medium bowl until smooth and well combined. Ensure the mixture has a rich, warm amber color.
- Step 4: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Avoid over-mixing to prevent toughness in the oatmeal.
- Step 5: Fold in half of the optional nuts and dried fruit, reserving some for topping.
- Step 6: Transfer the mixture to your prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle the remaining nuts and dried fruit on top, along with a light dusting of additional cinnamon if desired.
- Step 7: Bake for 35-40 minutes until the top is golden brown and the center is set but still slightly jiggly. Check for doneness with a toothpick.
- Step 8: Allow the Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. This resting period allows the oatmeal to set up properly and makes it easier to portion.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 290 kcal per serving
- Sugar: 15g per serving
- Sodium: 150mg per serving
- Fat: 12g per serving
- Saturated Fat: 4g per serving
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g per serving
- Trans Fat: 0g per serving
- Carbohydrates: 40g per serving
- Fiber: 5g per serving
- Protein: 7g per serving
- Cholesterol: 60mg per serving