Pumpkin Spice Baked Oats (Printable Page)

A comforting morning dish with pumpkin, spices, and tender oats baked to golden perfection.

# 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

# Steps:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like dessert for breakfast but actually keeps you full for hours.
  • The whole thing comes together in just 40 minutes, making it perfect for lazy mornings or meal prep.
  • You can make it vegan, dairy-free, or load it with nuts—it's endlessly flexible.
02 -
  • Don't overbake it or the interior becomes dry; you want a tender crumb with a flan-like quality, not a cakey one.
  • The mixture will look loose before baking but sets up beautifully in the oven, so trust the process even if it seems too wet.
  • Letting it cool for just two or three minutes makes a huge difference in sliceability without sacrificing warmth.
03 -
  • Use a flax egg if you're vegan, and honestly, you won't taste the difference in texture or richness.
  • Don't skip the cooling time; two minutes makes the difference between a spoonable warm breakfast and a sliceable cake you can eat with your hands.
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