Pumpkin Apple Baked Oatmeal Recipe
This Pumpkin Apple Baked Oatmeal is a warm, comforting breakfast dish that combines the flavors of autumn with wholesome ingredients like pumpkin purée, apples, and warm spices. It’s naturally sweetened with maple syrup and baked to a golden finish, making it an easy and nutritious option for chilly mornings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Total Time: 40-45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened pumpkin purée
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
Topping
- 1 diced apple
- 1 1/2 tablespoon sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350° F. Lightly spray a 9×9-inch baking dish or a similarly sized dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the unsweetened pumpkin purée, almond milk (or your choice of milk), egg, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until fully combined and smooth.
- Add Dry Ingredients and Apple: To the wet mixture, add the rolled oats, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ground ginger, allspice, and ground cloves. Stir everything together until well incorporated. Fold in the diced apple gently to distribute it evenly throughout the mixture.
- Transfer and Add Topping: Pour the prepared oatmeal mixture into the greased baking dish, spreading it out evenly. In a small bowl, mix the sugar and additional cinnamon (1 1/2 tablespoon sugar with 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon). Sprinkle this cinnamon sugar topping evenly over the surface of the oatmeal before baking.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the oatmeal is set, golden brown on top, and cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the baked oatmeal from the oven and let it rest for about 10 minutes to firm up. Serve warm, optionally drizzled with extra maple syrup or topped with a dollop of Greek yogurt for added creaminess and flavor.
Notes
- Use gluten-free oats if you need this recipe to be gluten-free.
- Substitute the egg with a flax egg or chia egg for a vegan version, though baking times may vary slightly.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days; reheat portions in the microwave for a quick breakfast.
- Adding nuts like chopped walnuts or pecans can add a nice crunch and extra protein.
- You can swap maple syrup for honey or agave nectar if preferred.
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