Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Avocado oil or neutral oil, for greasing
- 2 cups rolled oats (use certified gluten free if needed)
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree (prefer thicker brands like Libby’s, not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 cup milk of choice (almond milk works well for dairy-free)
- 2 large eggs (can substitute with flax eggs to make egg-free)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup maple syrup or honey
- Optional: chocolate chips, nuts, raisins, or topping of choice
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Dish: Preheat your oven to 375℉ (190℃). Grease an 8×8 inch baking dish generously with avocado oil or a neutral oil to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the rolled oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Stir well to evenly distribute the spices and leavening.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add the pumpkin puree, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and maple syrup (or honey) to the dry mixture. Stir everything together until fully combined into a thick batter.
- Transfer and Bake: Spread the oatmeal mixture evenly into the greased baking dish. Place it in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes. The baked oatmeal is done when the edges puff up, the center is set, and the top turns a light golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let the baked oatmeal cool for about 10 minutes. It will be soft initially but will firm up as it cools. Serve warm topped with your favorite yogurt, milk splash, honey, maple syrup, fresh fruit, or whipped cream. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Notes
- You can substitute the eggs with flax eggs (1 tablespoon flaxseed meal + 3 tablespoons water per egg) to make the recipe vegan and egg-free.
- Use certified gluten-free oats to make this recipe gluten-free.
- For dairy-free, almond milk or any plant-based milk works perfectly in place of regular milk.
- Feel free to add mix-ins such as chocolate chips, nuts, or raisins before baking to customize your oatmeal.
- Store leftovers properly chilled in an airtight container for up to 4 days; reheat gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
