Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal
Sep 22, 2025
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My pumpkin baked oatmeal recipe has all the cozy fall flavors packed into a hearty breakfast. It’s warm, full of pumpkin spice, and easy to make. Think hearty pumpkin pie in breakfast form.
One of the most popular breakfast recipes on my site is my Amish baked oatmeal. I decided to take that tried and true recipe and give it a seasonal twist by adding in canned pumpkin and fall spices.
After a few attempts and adjusting some of the ingredients, this baked pumpkin pie oatmeal is now on repeat at our house, especially during fall.
One thing I love about this recipe is that you can serve it warm for a delicious weekend breakfast or cut it into squares and eat it on the way to school like my son likes to do.
For more pumpkin recipes be sure to try my pumpkin dip, pumpkin magic bars, and pumpkin gooey butter cake.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Fall flavors. Cozy flavors of warm pumpkin, cinnamon, and spice, join together to make the most delicious breakfast.
- Simple to prepare. This is easy to make, no fancy equipment required.
- Great for meal prep. This will last several days and is easy to warm up for a quick breakfast.
- Can be customized. Try adding nuts, chocolate chips, or even dried fruit to make this recipe your own.
Ingredients
This baked oatmeal with pumpkin is full of comforting warm spices, like pumpkin pie in oatmeal form.
- Oatmeal: Old fashioned oats are what you need to make this recipe.
- Eggs: Eggs help to hold this baked oatmeal together.
- Brown sugar: Adds rich sweetness and pairs great with pumpkin.
- Pumpkin: Make sure to use canned pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie mixture.
- Pumpkin pie spices: Cinnamon, nutmeg, ground cloves, and ginger are used. You can substitute with pumpkin spice seasoning.
- Vanilla extract: Enhances the sweetness.
- Baking powder: This helps the pumpkin baked oatmeal to puff up.
- Butter: Melted butter adds more rich flavor.
- Milk: You can use your favorite milk. Both dairy or non-dairy will work.
How To Make Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal
The full, printable recipe is available at the bottom of this post. Jump to the recipe to get the recipe.
Step one: Stir together oatmeal, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, salt, and ginger.
Step two: In a separate bowl, whisk together the pumpkin, melted butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla. Pour the oatmeal mixture in with the pumpkin mixture and stir.
Step three: Spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Pour the pumpkin oatmeal mixture into the baking dish.
Step four: Stir together sugar and remaining cinnamon. Sprinkle on top of the oatmeal. Bake for 35 minutes. Let the oatmeal rest for about 5 minutes before slicing.
Heather’s Recipe Tips
- 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 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
You can use quick oats if that is all you have but the texture will be soft and different than using old fashioned oats.
You can top this baked pumpkin oatmeal with Greek yogurt, whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, maple syrup, fresh fruit, or just on it’s own.
Yes, you can use a 9 x 9 or 11 x 7 baking dish. The baking time will be closer to 30 minutes.
More Easy Breakfast Recipes
- Cinnamon roll peach cobbler
- Bisquick breakfast casserole
- Croissant French toast
- Chocolate baked oatmeal
Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal
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 teaspoon 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
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 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 in with the pumpkin mixture.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with 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.
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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 slightly golden brown.
- Make sure to let the oatmeal rest before slicing. This will help make it easier to cut.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
