Pumpkin Spice Baked Oats (Printable Page)

Warm baked oats with pumpkin puree and cozy spices, ideal for a satisfying autumn breakfast.

# What You'll Need:

→ Oats & Grains

01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/8 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 3/4 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
05 - 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Spices

09 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
10 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
11 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
12 - 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

→ Optional Add-ins & Toppings

13 - 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
14 - 2 tablespoons chocolate chips or raisins

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease two small ramekins or an 8x8-inch baking dish.
02 - In a large bowl, mix rolled oats, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ground ginger, nutmeg, and cloves.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, pumpkin puree, egg, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
05 - Fold in chopped nuts or chocolate chips if desired.
06 - Pour mixture into prepared ramekins or baking dish and bake 25 to 30 minutes until set and lightly golden on top.
07 - Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving. Optionally top with maple syrup, yogurt, or extra nuts.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like fall in a bowl, but you can make it any time the craving hits and no one will judge you.
  • The texture is that magic spot between oatmeal and cake—somehow both at once.
  • Minimal hands-on time means you can have breakfast ready while still in your pajamas.
02 -
  • The difference between a cake-like texture and a custardy disaster hinges on not overmixing the batter—once you fold in those wet ingredients, you're done, period.
  • Baking time varies wildly depending on your oven and whether you're using ramekins (faster) or a baking dish (slower), so start checking at 23 minutes and trust your instincts over the timer.
03 -
  • Invest in an oven thermometer because your oven temperature is probably off by at least 25 degrees, and that impacts baking time more than you'd think.
  • Brown your spices in a dry skillet for 30 seconds before adding them to the dry ingredients if you want to amplify their warmth and depth—it's a small step that makes a noticeable difference.
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