Description
Welcome to cozy season! This hearty baked oatmeal tastes like pumpkin pie met your favorite fall sweater—warm spices, tender oats, crunchy pecans, and a golden maple syrup drizzle. With just 10 minutes of prep, it’s perfect for lazy weekends or meal-prepping weekday breakfasts. One bite, and you’ll feel like autumn just gave you a hug.
Ingredients
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2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
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1 tsp baking powder
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1½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
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½ tsp cinnamon
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¼ tsp salt
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½ cup chopped pecans (divided)
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1 cup pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
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½ cup packed brown sugar
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2 large eggs (or 2 flax eggs for vegan)
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1½ cups milk (dairy or plant-based)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Pure maple syrup for serving
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
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In a large bowl, whisk oats, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, salt, and half the pecans.
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In another bowl, whisk pumpkin puree, brown sugar, eggs, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
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Pour wet mixture into dry; gently stir until just combined.
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Spread into dish, sprinkle remaining pecans on top.
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Bake 35–40 min, until set and lightly golden.
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Cool 10 min, cut into squares, and drizzle with warm maple syrup.
Notes
Add berries for tang, chocolate chips for decadence, or swap pumpkin for applesauce and diced apples for a cinnamon-apple twist. This is breakfast that celebrates fall in every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 40 mins
Nutrition
- Calories: 280cal Per Serving
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g