Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal
Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal is a soft, spiced breakfast made with oats, pumpkin, milk, and warm spices. It comes together quickly and bakes into a golden, flavorful dish. This casserole-style breakfast is ideal for meal prep, family mornings, and cozy fall days. It tastes delicious on its own or topped with fruit, nuts, or a drizzle of maple syrup.
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup pumpkin purée
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ¾ cups milk
- ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ginger
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a baking dish.
- Combine oats, baking powder, salt, and spices in a bowl.
- Mix pumpkin, milk, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla in another bowl.
- Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.
- Fold in nuts or chocolate chips if using.
- Pour into the baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 35 minutes until set and golden.
- Let it rest before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use steel-cut oats only if par-cooked first.
- Replace milk with almond milk for a dairy-free version.
- Add raisins for natural sweetness.
- Increase spices for a stronger pumpkin spice flavor.
- Sweeten more if you prefer a dessert-like taste.