Description
Cozy Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal
Ingredients
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2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
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1 tsp baking powder
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1 ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice (or ¾ tsp cinnamon + ¼ tsp each ginger, nutmeg, allspice)
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½ tsp cinnamon
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¼ tsp salt
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½ cup chopped pecans, divided (toast half if you like)
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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
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1 ½ 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 with butter, coconut oil, or cooking spray.
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In a large bowl, whisk together oats, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, salt, and ¼ cup pecans.
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In another bowl, beat pumpkin puree, brown sugar, eggs, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
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Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently stir just until combined (a few lumps are fine!).
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Pour batter into the prepared dish. Sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup pecans evenly on top.
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Bake 35-40 minutes, until edges pull away and center springs back lightly when tapped. Check starting at 30 minutes to avoid overbaking.
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Let cool 5-10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm, drizzled with maple syrup. Optional: add Greek yogurt or cream on the side.
Notes
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Berry Burst: Fold ½ cup fresh cranberries or blueberries into the batter before baking.
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Chocolate Lover’s: Stir in ⅓ cup dark chocolate chips.
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Protein Boost: Add 2 scoops vanilla protein powder + ¼ cup extra milk.
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Tropical Twist: Use coconut milk, add ¼ cup shredded coconut, swap pecans for macadamias.
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Savory-Sweet: Top with crumbled bacon and a drizzle of sriracha-honey.