Description
This hearty pumpkin baked oatmeal blends autumn’s warmth with wholesome ingredients for a comforting breakfast. Spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, each spoonful delivers rich, nourishing flavors you’ll savor from first bite to last.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
Sweeteners and Flavoring:
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Spices and Leavening:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional Toppings:
- Chopped nuts
- Dried fruit
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a cozy 350F (175C), preparing a welcoming environment for the hearty oatmeal.
- Blend rolled oats with baking powder, warming spices of cinnamon and nutmeg, and a pinch of salt in a spacious mixing bowl.
- In a separate vessel, vigorously whisk together smooth pumpkin puree, farm-fresh eggs, creamy milk, golden maple syrup, and aromatic vanilla extract until harmoniously combined.
- Gently fold the liquid ingredients into the dry mixture, stirring until a uniform consistency emerges with no lingering dry patches.
- Transfer the velvety mixture into a generously buttered baking dish, ensuring even distribution.
- Optional: Embellish the surface with a sprinkle of roughly chopped nuts or sweet dried fruit for added texture and complexity.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven, allowing it to bake for 35-40 minutes until the center becomes firm and the surface transforms into a golden, appetizing crust.
- Remove from the oven and permit the baked oatmeal to rest and settle for a few minutes, enhancing its set texture before serving.
Notes
- Customize the texture by adjusting milk quantity for a more pudding-like or firmer baked oatmeal consistency.
- Swap dairy milk with almond, oat, or coconut milk to make the recipe dairy-free and vegan-friendly.
- Add extra warming spices like ginger or cardamom for a more complex flavor profile that enhances the pumpkin’s natural sweetness.
- Prep the night before by mixing ingredients and refrigerating, then bake in the morning for a quick, hassle-free breakfast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg