Pumpkin goodness with a chocolatey flair ... this baked oatmeal recipe is just what your autumn mornings need.
Yield: 9
Ingredients
2cupspumpkin puree1 [15-ounce] can or homemade
1 1/2cupsmilkwhole milk and full-fat oat milk both work well
1/2cuppure maple syrup
2large eggs
1/2teaspoonpure vanilla extract
2 1/2cupsrolled oatsQuick-cooking or old-fashioned both work fine
2teaspoonspumpkin pie spice
1/2teaspoonfine-grain sea salt
1/3cupmini chocolate chipsdivided [1/4 cup for the oatmeal and a couple of tablespoons for the top]
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 9-inch by 9-inch baking dish (I use cooking spray). You can also line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, add the pumpkin, milk, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla. Whisk together until well-combined.
Add the oats, pumpkin pie spice, salt. Mix well. Stir in 1/4 cup of the chocolate chips.
Pour the mixture into the baking pan. Top with remaining chocolate chips.
Bake until the top of the oatmeal is just set, about 40 minutes. Serve warm or cool then refrigerate and reheat individual squares in the oven or microwave.
Notes
Can be made without the chocolate chips too! Plain pumpkin is terrific with a simple dollop of whipped cream.