Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal Recipe
This Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal is a cozy, flavorful breakfast dish perfect for autumn mornings. Combining hearty oats with pumpkin puree and warm spices, it’s a comforting and nutritious way to start your day. Baked to a soft, set texture with a sweet cinnamon sugar topping, this recipe serves nine and is easy to prepare in under an hour.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Total Time: 45-50 minutes
- Yield: 9 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 cups old fashioned oats
- 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
- ¾ cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon, divided (reserve ½ teaspoon for topping)
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 eggs
- 1 ¼ cups milk
Topping
- ½ tablespoon granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare dish: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray an 8 x 8 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Mix together the granulated sugar and ½ teaspoon cinnamon and set this cinnamon sugar mixture aside for topping later.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, stir together the oats, light brown sugar, baking powder, remaining 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon, nutmeg, ground cloves, ground ginger, and salt. This forms the flavorful base of your baked oatmeal.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, and melted unsalted butter until smooth and well combined. These wet ingredients add moisture and richness.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures: Pour the oat mixture into the pumpkin mixture and stir until all ingredients are evenly combined and the oats are fully coated.
- Assemble and top: Transfer the oat mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly. Sprinkle the reserved cinnamon sugar mixture evenly on top to create a sweet and spiced crust.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the oatmeal is set and slightly golden on top. It should feel firm to the touch.
- Cool and serve: Allow the baked oatmeal to rest for about 5 minutes after removing from the oven. This helps it set further for easier slicing. Serve warm, perfect on its own or with milk or yogurt.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, substitute milk with almond or oat milk and use vegan butter.
- You can add nuts or dried fruits to the mixture for extra texture and flavor.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and reheat before serving.
- This dish can also be made ahead and refrigerated overnight, then baked in the morning.
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