Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 Cups Old Fashioned Oats or Gluten-Free Old Fashioned Oats
- 1/4 Cup Brown Sugar
- 1/4 tsp Baking Powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground Ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg
- 2 Eggs
- 1 1/2 Cups Milk
- 1 Cup Pumpkin Puree
Optional Garnishes
- Powdered Sugar
- Ground Cinnamon
- Chopped Walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat Oven. Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to get it ready for baking the oatmeal mixture evenly.
- Mix Dry Ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg, ensuring the spices are distributed evenly throughout the dry mixture.
- Add Wet Ingredients. Whisk the eggs, milk, and pumpkin puree in a separate bowl or directly into the dry ingredients until the batter is smooth and fully combined.
- Prepare Baking Pan. Lightly spray a 9×9 inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray or line it with parchment paper for easy removal of the baked oatmeal.
- Pour and Spread. Pour the combined oatmeal mixture into the baking pan and spread it out evenly. Sprinkle a light dash of ground cinnamon on top for extra flavor.
- Bake. Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the oatmeal is set.
- Cool and Serve. Allow the baked oatmeal to cool for 2-3 minutes, then cut into 9 squares. Serve warm with optional toppings such as powdered sugar, additional ground cinnamon, warm milk, or chopped walnuts for extra texture and taste.
Notes
- Use gluten-free oats to make the recipe gluten-free if desired.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of brown sugar or omit for less sugar.
- Try substituting milk with almond or oat milk for a dairy-free alternative.
- This baked oatmeal can be refrigerated for up to 4 days and reheated for a quick breakfast.
- For added protein, consider adding a scoop of your favorite protein powder to the mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free