Description
This comforting Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal is a perfect cozy breakfast to start your day. Packed with wholesome rolled oats, rich pumpkin puree, warm pumpkin pie spice, and crunchy walnuts, it offers a delicious and nutritious way to enjoy the flavors of fall. Sweetened naturally with maple syrup and made with almond milk, this baked oatmeal is both hearty and dairy-free, making it an ideal choice for a healthy morning meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 cups almond milk
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it is at the right temperature for baking the oatmeal evenly.
- Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, pumpkin puree, almond milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Stir until all ingredients are well incorporated into a uniform mixture.
- Add Walnuts: Fold in the chopped walnuts to the mixture, distributing them evenly for added texture and flavor.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Grease a baking dish lightly to prevent sticking, then pour the oatmeal mixture into the dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the oatmeal is fully set and lightly golden on top.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving to allow it to firm up slightly for easy slicing and serving.
Notes
- Feel free to swap walnuts for pecans or almonds for different nutty flavors.
- Use canned or homemade pumpkin puree for best texture and taste.
- This recipe is naturally dairy-free when made with almond milk and can be made vegan if pure maple syrup is used.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days and reheated in the microwave or oven before serving.
- Adding a drizzle of almond butter or a dollop of yogurt can enhance creaminess and protein content.
