Easy Pumpkin baked oatmeal

Nothing is better than jumping into fall with a cozy breakfast like this easy pumpkin baked oatmeal! It is super simple, you can throw it together in just a few minutes, and is vegan, gluten-free, and makes the perfect meal prep!

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Why you will love this recipe

• Pumpkin is packed full of antioxidants! It is packed full of fiber and carotenoids which can aid your immune system, contribute to eye health, and lower your risk of some cancers!
• It makes a great meal prep! I feel like when fall hits, it becomes busy season. It’s back to school, then theres the holidays, so I love anything that can make my life easier. This makes a great meal prep – you can place them in containers and reheat when ready to eat!
• It’s so, so cozy! Pumpkin baked oatmeal is packed full of cozy spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, which not only makes your house smell amazing while baking (who needs bath and body works?) but also packs in some extra antioxidants as well 😉
• It’s versatile! I love that you can add any mix-ins you’d like, top it with maple cashew cream or even a little dollop of coconut yogurt, and can be made dairy and gluten-free!
• It makes an easy, healthy breakfast! This baked oatmeal is packed full of healthy fats, fiber, and protein!

How to make pumpkin spice baked oatmeal

Ingredients

• Oatmeal: The base of the recipe! I’ll explain which oats work best below!
• Pumpkin puree: Make sure you’re using canned pumpkin puree and not pumpkin pie filling! I haven’t tested substitutes, but I think mashed banana or applesauce would work!
• Ground flax seeds: This offers some healthy fats and fiber to the recipe. You can omit them or even substitute chia seeds if you’d rather!
• Plant-based milk: If you aren’t plant based, feel free to use any milk you have on hand.
• Maple syrup: This is what sweetens the recipe. You could also try subbing monk fruit for a lower sugar option, but I really love the flavor maple gives this recipe!
• Pumpkin pie spice: If you don’t have pumpkin pie spice, I will leave a recipe below for how to make it at home!
• Vanilla protein powder: This is optional, but adding protein will help keep you satiated and your blood sugar more balanced! I love this one!

What type of oats work best for baked oatmeal

I have made this with organic old-fashioned rolled oats, as well as quick oats, and have to say the old-fashioned rolled oats work best and give a sturdier texture. Quick oats can create a mushier outcome. I wouldn’t recommend using steel cut oats for this baked oatmeal recipe!

Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice seasoning

I know pumpkin pie spice can sometimes be hard to find, or really expensive, so here’s a quick recipe to make it yourself at home. Just mix it together and store in a glass jar!

• 3 tbsp cinnamon
• 2 tsp ground ginger
• 1 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 tsp ground cloves
• 1 tsp ground allspice (optional)

Steps to make pumpkin spice baked oatmeal

• First, combine everything in a large bowl, mixing until everything is mixed well.
• Grease the baking pan and pour the baked oatmeal mixture into the pan, spreading it out evenly.
• Bake! Once the oatmeal is done, remove from the oven. Top with any toppings you’d like.
• You can enjoy warm, straight away or store leftovers and reheat prior to enjoying.

How to store baked pumpkin oatmeal

You’ll want to store leftovers in an air-tight container in the fridge. It will keep for 3-5 days. You can also freeze the baked oat squares and thaw when ready to eat! When ready to eat, reheat and enjoy!

Other oatmeal recipes you will love

• Pumpkin french toast sticks (healthy, gluten-free)
• Banana Pecan Chia Pudding
• Viral TikTok egg breakfast sandwich
• Banana foster chia pudding
• Breakfast souffle/cheesecake
• Oatmeal cookie dough overnight oats
• Breakfast berry crumble
• Healthy cinnamon roll baked oatmeal

Healthy Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal (Vegan, Gluten-Free)

Nothing is better than jumping into fall with a cozy breakfast like this healthy pumpkin baked oatmeal! It is super simple, you can throw it together in just a few minutes, and is vegan, gluten-free, and makes the perfect meal prep!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 35 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Course Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 6

Calories 1 kcal

Ingredients

  

Oatmeal

• 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
• 2 tbsp ground flax seeds
• 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder *can omit & add extra oats
• 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1 3/4-2 cups plant-based milk
• 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 2 tbsp coconut sugar or monk fruit
• 2 tbsp creamy cashew or almond butter or melted coconut oil
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Maple Cashew Cream

• 1 cup cashews, soaked in hot water for 30 mins
• 1/2 cup coconut yogurt
• 2-3 tbsp maple syrup

Maple Glaze

• 1/4 cup dairy-free cream cheese (or regular)
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1/4 tsp pumpkin spice or cinnamon

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 350F. Grease an 8×8 baking dish.
• In a large bowl, mix together all of the ingredients until well combined.
• Bake the oatmeal for 28-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
• Top the oatmeal with the optional cashew cream OR maple glaze and a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar (if you're feeling fancy) and enjoy!

Optional maple cashew cream

• To make the maple cashew cream, make sure you soak the raw cashews in hot water for at least 30 minutes. Then add all of the ingredients to a high-powered blender, blending until completely smooth.

Maple glaze

• Whisk together all of the ingredients in a small bowl and drizzle over top!

Notes

*You can omit the protein powder

Keyword Baked Oatmeal, cinnamon, fall recipes, Healthy Breakfast, pumpkin, raw vegan