Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal
Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal uses rolled oats mixed with canned pumpkin, spices like pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon, and a blend of almond milk, maple syrup, flaxseed, coconut oil, and vanilla. Chopped pecans add texture, both inside and sprinkled on top. Baked until golden and set, this oatmeal casserole offers a flavorful, firm breakfast option with warming autumn spices and a pleasant nutty crunch. It can be portioned for easy reheating and keeps well in the fridge or freezer.
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats old fashioned
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt sea salt
- 1 ½ cups almond milk unsweetened
- 1 cup pumpkin canned
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup plus more for serving
- 1 Tablespoon Flaxseed ground
- 1 Tablespoon coconut oil melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup pecans chopped and divided, or walnuts
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and spray an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, mix together the oats, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon and salt. Stir to combine.
- Add in the milk, pumpkin, maple syrup, flaxseed, coconut oil and vanilla. Stir well to combine and gently add in 1/4 cup pecans or walnuts.
- Carefully pour oatmeal mixture into the prepared baking dish. Scatter the remaining pecans/walnuts across the top.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the top golden and center is set. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Portion and serve. Drizzle each portion with maple syrup if you want it a bit sweeter.
- Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. To reheat the whole baked oatmeal, cover with foil and reheat in a 350°F oven for about 20 minutes. For individual portions, set oven (or toaster oven) to 350°F and bake for 5-10 minutes or reheat in the microwave for 1 minute.
Notes
- Use rolled oats for best texture; do not substitute quick or steel-cut oats.
- Any milk can be used instead of almond milk, like cow's milk or soy milk.
- Maple syrup can be replaced with honey, agave, or monk fruit syrup if desired.
- Coconut oil may be substituted with avocado or olive oil, or omitted.
- Ground flaxseed can be swapped for chia seeds or replaced by 1 egg if not vegan.
- Pumpkin puree can be replaced with sweet potato or butternut squash puree.
- Optional nuts can be substituted or omitted for allergies or preferences.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container refrigerated for up to 5 days or frozen up to 3 months.
- Reheat whole baked oatmeal covered in a 350°F oven for about 20 minutes or individual portions in oven or microwave.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 288
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/6 of recipe | |
| Calories | 288kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 322mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 48mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.