Description
This Healthy Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal is a comforting, nutrient-packed breakfast option that’s perfect for fall mornings. Made with gluten-free oats, pumpkin puree, and warm pumpkin pie spices, it’s naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup or honey and baked to a deliciously soft, hearty texture. Whether you prefer dairy or non-dairy milk, this recipe is versatile and can be topped with nuts or raisins for added crunch and flavor. Enjoy this wholesome morning meal warm, optionally with a splash of milk or yogurt.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup non-dairy milk
- 1 (15-ounce) package pumpkin puree
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup or honey
- 2 pastured eggs or 2 flax eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats certified gluten-free for allergies
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Optional Toppings
- Chopped nuts
- Raisins
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish with a little oil or non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs (or flax eggs), non-dairy milk, pumpkin puree, pure maple syrup (or honey), and vanilla extract until fully blended.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Add the gluten-free rolled oats, pumpkin pie spice, and sea salt to the wet mixture. Stir everything together until just combined. At this point, you can fold in optional toppings like chopped nuts or raisins if desired.
- Pour and Bake: Pour the oatmeal mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Place it in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top is set and the edges start to brown slightly.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow the baked oatmeal to cool for several minutes. Serve warm with a splash of milk or some yogurt on top to enhance creaminess and flavor. Enjoy your healthy breakfast!
Notes
- For vegan version, substitute eggs with 2 flax eggs (2 tablespoons flaxseed meal + 6 tablespoons water, mixed and allowed to sit for 5 minutes).
- You can swap non-dairy milk for regular dairy milk if preferred.
- Chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans add texture and healthy fats.
- Use certified gluten-free oats if you need to avoid gluten.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days; reheat before serving.
- Optional sweet toppings like fresh fruit or a drizzle of additional maple syrup work well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 1/6th of recipe)
- Calories: 172
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
