Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal - Healthy Breakfast Recipe! (2024)

This homemade pumpkin baked oatmeal recipe is the perfect delicious and healthy breakfast for a cozy autumn morning.

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If you are a pumpkin lover, this is the breakfast recipe for you.

Packed with nutrition and sweet pumpkin and cinnamon flavor, the single serving pumpkin baked oatmeal tastes like eating pumpkin cake for breakfast.

I like to add a few chocolate chips, and each bite reminds me of a giant gooey chocolate chip oatmeal pumpkin cookie hot from the oven.

Also be sure to try this Crustless Pumpkin Pie

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Breakfast pumpkin baked oats

We are officially into pumpkin season, a time when grocery stores, coffee shops, and food blogs abound with pumpkin flavored offerings.

Pumpkin is everywhere, from Trader Joe’s to Starbucks (hello, pumpkin spice lattes).

If you stocked up on Libby’s pumpkin and are looking for ways to use those cans up, this healthy pumpkin baked oatmeal is a wonderful place to start.

It tastes like dessert for breakfast and is high in protein and fiber, low fat, and a good source of vitamin A, with under 200 calories for the entire recipe.

Readers also love this Pumpkin Mac And Cheese

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Pumpkin baked oatmeal ingredients

Here’s what you need: rolled oats, cinnamon, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, salt, milk of choice or water, and sweetener of choice.

You can also add some pure vanilla extract and a handful of shredded coconut or chopped walnuts or pecans if desired.

Unable to find canned pumpkin? Fresh roasted pumpkin puree or canned or roasted sweet potato can be used in its place. Here’s how to cook sweet potatoes.

The oatmeal breakfast recipe works with either rolled or quick oats. Using quinoa flakes or spelt flakes also works. I have not tried substituting steel cut oats and therefore cannot personally recommend that substitution.

Pumpkin pie spice adds a spicy Fall flavor to the oatmeal cake. If you do not have any on hand, simply double the amount of cinnamon instead.

Use leftover oats to make Chocolate Overnight Oats

How to make baked pumpkin oatmeal

Gather all ingredients, and preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Stir all ingredients together in a bowl, or add them straight to a blender, and blend until smooth if desired.

Pour the blended oatmeal batter into an oven safe dish. If you prefer a gooey inside, go with a deep dish. Or for oatmeal that is evenly cooked through with a cakey texture, choose a wide and shallow dish.

Bake on the center rack for twenty minutes.

Remove from the oven, and top with almond butter, chocolate chips, pure maple syrup, blueberries, strawberries, sliced bananas, or Coconut Whipped Cream.

Feel free to make the oatmeal cake the night before if you prefer. Let it cool after baking, then loosely cover and refrigerate overnight. Reheat in the microwave or oven the next morning for an almost instant breakfast.

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Blended baked oats

I first posted about the blended oatmeal trick years ago, and it’s recently made a resurgence on social media, especially TikTok.

Search TikTok pumpkin baked oatmeal, and the results are endless.

In this quick recipe, the blending step is optional and can be skipped if you prefer the chewy texture of whole oats or if you do not own a blender.

If you do want to go with the blended oats option, a personal blender works really well. Brands like Magic Bullet can even go in the dishwasher for easy clean up.

While you have the blender out, make Blender Muffins

Above, watch the pumpkin baked oatmeal recipe video

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The recipe was adapted from these Baked Oats and my Pumpkin Oatmeal.

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Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal

This homemade pumpkin baked oatmeal recipe is the perfect vegan and healthy breakfast for a cozy Fall morning.

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Cook Time 25 minutes minutes

Total Time 25 minutes minutes

Yield 1 oat cake

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice or additional cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup milk of choice or water
  • 1/4 cup canned pumpkin (or mashed sweet potato)
  • 1 1/2 tbsp sweetener of choice
  • optional 1-2 tbsp nut butter of choice
  • optional add-ins, such as chocolate chips, crushed walnuts or pecans, shredded coconut, etc.

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 F. Sir all ingredients together, or add everything to a blender. Blend if desired. Pour into a greased oven safe dish. If you want a gooey inside, use a deeper dish. Or go with a wider shallow dish if you prefer the recipe to be fully cooked in the middle. Bake 20 minutes. Add toppings as desired, and enjoy.

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Notes

For a family size serving, make these Pumpkin Oatmeal Breakfast Cupcakes.

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Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal - Healthy Breakfast Recipe! (2024)

FAQs

Are baked oats as healthy as oatmeal? ›

"Baked oats are similar to standard oats," says Rachel Fine, RRD and owner of To The Pointe Nutrition. Fine points out that because oats are a naturally gluten-free whole grain, they have plenty of health benefits that won't bake-off. Oats are a "fabulous source of carbohydrates and soluble fiber," says Fine.

How many days is baked oatmeal good for? ›

Technique tips: The baked oats will keep well in an airtight container for 2 days at room temperature and up to a week in the fridge. You can freeze the baked oats before or after baking and it will keep for up to 3 months.

What is the healthiest thing to put on oatmeal? ›

These everyday ingredients make this a real crowd pleaser that is an easy and comforting choice.
  • Strawberries and blueberries. ...
  • Cherry and chia seeds. ...
  • Banana, raspberry, almond butter and cinnamon. ...
  • Flaked almonds and chopped dates. ...
  • Walnuts, pear slices and ginger. ...
  • Peaches and raspberries. ...
  • Stewed plums.

Is it good to eat cooked oatmeal everyday? ›

Want to keep your heart healthy? Eat oatmeal. Research shows that a daily bowl of oatmeal can lower your levels of total cholesterol and artery-clogging bad cholesterol. (High cholesterol levels can be a contributing factor to heart disease.)

Are baked oats or overnight oats healthier? ›

One of the most obvious and most noticeable differences between the two is the difference in the temperature of the final product. This temperature difference, however, contributes to making the overnight oatmeal a healthier option.

What is a healthy alternative to oatmeal? ›

Alternative to oats for breakfast
  • Chia seeds. These tiny seeds have a mild nutty flavour and a gel-like texture when soaked in liquid. ...
  • Quinoa. Quinoa is a whole grain with a nutty flavour and fluffy texture when cooked. ...
  • Brown rice. ...
  • Buckwheat. ...
  • Barley.

Do oats lose calories when baked? ›

The reason cooked oats have fewer calories is because of the water content. Just ½ cup of raw oats turns into 1 cup when cooked. So obviously, 1 cup of raw oats will be twice the amount of calories and carbohydrates.

Are oats healthier than oatmeal? ›

There aren't any major differences in the nutrition benefits of the three types of oats. All forms of oats are 100% whole grain, a good source of fiber and have the same nutritional information – same calories, fiber and protein per serving.

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