Name: Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal with Maple Cream Cheese Glaze
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats; 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder (30 grams, optional, if omitted add a little extra maple syrup); 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup canned pumpkin puree; 2 large eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/4 cup pure maple syrup; 1/2 cup milk of choice; 1 tablespoon butter (melted); 4 tablespoons cream cheese (softened); 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup; 1 to 2 teaspoons milk of choice (to thin); 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; chopped pecans (optional, for topping)

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This pumpkin baked oatmeal is a cozy fall breakfast with warm spices, mixed in one bowl, baked in one dish, and finished with an optional vanilla maple cream cheese glaze. It takes about 10 minutes to mix and 35 to 40 minutes in the oven.

Bake it once, cut it into squares, and you have breakfast ready for several mornings in a row.

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🛒 Ingredients

Old fashioned rolled oats. Use old fashioned oats, not steel cut. They bake up tender without turning mushy.
Vanilla protein powder. It is optional. If you leave it out, add a little extra maple syrup.
Baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon and salt. These go in with the oats so the spices are spread evenly through the whole pan.
Canned pumpkin puree. Use plain puree, not pumpkin pie filling, which is already sweetened and spiced.
Eggs. They bind the oatmeal so it holds together when you cut it into squares.
Maple syrup, vanilla extract, milk and melted butter. Whisked in with the eggs and pumpkin, they make the wet mixture that the oats soak up as they bake.
Cream cheese glaze. Softened cream cheese, a little maple syrup, vanilla and enough milk to thin it. It is optional, and it is what makes this feel like a treat.
Chopped pecans. Optional, for a little crunch on top.
If you like more pumpkin breakfasts and bakes, try my Pumpkin Scones with Vanilla Glaze or Pumpkin Banana Bread With Chocolate Chips next.

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🥣 How To Make Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal Step By Step

Make the Baked Oatmeal

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Grease an 8x8 inch baking dish with cooking spray, or line it with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, stir together the oats, protein powder if using, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon and salt.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk the eggs, then whisk in the pumpkin puree, vanilla, maple syrup, milk and melted butter until smooth.

Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and stir until everything is well combined. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let the baked oatmeal cool completely before adding the glaze. If you are making it ahead, store the glaze separately.

Make the Cream Cheese Glaze

Stir the softened cream cheese, maple syrup, milk and vanilla together in a small bowl until smooth.
Add a little more milk if needed to reach the consistency you like.
Pour the glaze over the cooled baked oatmeal, or drizzle it over individual servings.
Sprinkle chopped pecans on top, if you like.

If you are building a fall breakfast table, my How To Make Oatmeal (with 6 Flavor Variations!) has plenty of other ways to change up a bowl of oats.

Rita's Tip

Let the baked oatmeal cool completely before you add the glaze. A warm bake will melt the glaze, so wait until it is cool to the touch all the way through.

📋 Tips

Use old fashioned oats. They keep the texture tender but not mushy, which is what you want in a baked oatmeal.
Check with a toothpick. Every oven runs a little different, so start checking at 35 minutes and look for a toothpick that comes out clean from the center.
Cool it before you glaze it. Wait until the oatmeal is completely cool, then cut it into portions.
Store the glaze separately if you are making it ahead. Add it to each serving when you are ready to eat.
Thin the glaze to your liking. A little more milk makes it pourable, and less keeps it thick enough to spread.

Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal Questions

Can I use pumpkin pie filling instead of puree?

No, stick with plain pumpkin puree. Pie filling is already sweetened and spiced, which changes the flavor and texture.

Can I leave out the protein powder?

Yes. The protein powder is optional, and if you skip it, add a little extra maple syrup.

How do I know when the baked oatmeal is done?

Bake it for 35 to 40 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

🍱 Storage Instructions

🍱To Store. Cover with a lid or plastic wrap, or move to an airtight container, and refrigerate for up to 5 days. Keep the glaze in a separate container.
🥶Freezing. Skip the glaze, cut into portions, wrap each one tightly and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and add the glaze fresh.
🔥To Reheat. Microwave a portion for 30 to 45 seconds, or warm it in a 350 degree Fahrenheit (175 degree Celsius) oven until heated through.

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