Pumpkin Spice Baked Oats (Printable)

Cozy baked oats with pumpkin puree and warm spices for a tender, flavorful start to your day.

# What You Need:

→ Oats & Grains

01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/8 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 3/4 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
05 - 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Spices

09 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
10 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
11 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
12 - 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

→ Optional Add-ins & Toppings

13 - 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
14 - 2 tablespoons chocolate chips or raisins

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease two small ramekins or an 8x8-inch baking dish.
02 - In a large bowl, mix rolled oats, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, and ground cloves until evenly combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, pumpkin puree, egg, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined.
05 - Fold in chopped nuts or chocolate chips if using.
06 - Transfer the batter into the prepared ramekins or baking dish and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until set and lightly golden on top.
07 - Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving. Optionally, top with maple syrup, a dollop of yogurt, or extra nuts.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • It tastes like dessert for breakfast but won't leave you feeling guilty or sluggish by mid-morning.
  • The texture is somehow both fluffy and substantial—more like a warm pumpkin cake than regular oatmeal.
  • You can have it ready and baking while you're still in your pajamas, and it fills your whole house with the smell of fall.
02 -
  • Don't skip the resting time—it needs those few minutes to set up, or you'll have a warm, delicious puddle instead of something with structure.
  • The texture is meant to be softer than a traditional baked good, more like a warm cake with the comfort of oatmeal; if you overbake it, it'll become dry and dense.
03 -
  • Room-temperature ingredients mix in more smoothly and bake more evenly than cold ones pulled straight from the fridge.
  • If you're making this vegan, a flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tablespoons water, left to sit for 5 minutes) works perfectly and the oats stay just as tender.
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