Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal

Amethyst · September 28, 2025, 2:39pm

Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 9

Ingredients:

3 cups old-fashioned oats
1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree
¾ cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon, divided (reserve ½ teaspoon for topping)
½ teaspoon nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 eggs
1 ¼ cup milk
½ tablespoon granulated sugar

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an 8 x 8 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Stir together granulated sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Set aside.

Place the oats, brown sugar, baking powder, remaining cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, and salt in a large bowl.

In a separate bowl, stir eggs, milk, pumpkin, vanilla, and melted butter.

Stir the oatmeal mixture into the pumpkin mixture.

Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the top with the cinnamon sugar mixture.

Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the oatmeal feels set.

Let rest for about 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes:

Use old-fashioned oats. Rolled oats are the best for baked oatmeal. Using quick oats can make this too soft.
Drain the canned pumpkin. I know this might sound strange, but I find it’s best to pour the canned pumpkin into a strainer to remove any extra liquid. This will help the oatmeal not get soggy.

Bake until set. Make sure the center looks set and the edges are slightly golden brown.

Make sure to let the oatmeal rest before slicing. This will help make it easier to cut.

Variations And Substitutions:

Baked pumpkin oatmeal can be customized with a few changes. Here are a few of my suggestions:

Pumpkin chocolate chip oatmeal: Stir in 1/2 cup of chocolate chips before baking.
Add nuts: Try mixing in chopped pecans or walnuts for a crunchy version.
Pumpkin apple baked oatmeal: Stir in a cup of diced apples. I like using Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples.
Top with icing: Drizzle on this Cinnamon Roll Icing Recipe

Storage Instructions:

Store: Keep any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or in the oven at 350 degrees F until warmed through.

Freeze: This pumpkin-baked oatmeal can be frozen by wrapping individual slices in plastic wrap and then in a freezer bag. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and then reheat in the oven.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Can I use quick oats?

You can use quick oats if that is all you have, but the texture will be soft and different from using old-fashioned oats.

How to serve baked oatmeal?

You can top this baked pumpkin oatmeal with Greek yogurt, whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, maple syrup, fresh fruit, or just on its own.

Can I use a different size baking dish?

Yes, you can use a 9 x 9 or 11 x 7 baking dish. The baking time will be closer to 30 minutes.

Nutritional Facts:

Recipe courtesy of Food Lovin Family.com