This Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal with a Maple Cinnamon Cream Cheese Glaze is the perfect healthy fall breakfast recipe. Loaded with protein, fiber and nutrients it’s gluten-free, has no refined sugar and can be dairy-free & vegan-friendly!
I love everything about the fall. The changing of the seasons brings so much to be thankful for.
The crisp cool mountain air, the warm colors of the changing leaves, and the ability to cuddle up in a cozy sweater with all the fall comfort foods…like this Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal with a Maple Cinnamon Cream Cheese Glaze
This recipe is everything breakfast should be. Healthy, filling, packed with protein, fiber AND veggies! Plus it’s insanely delicious. I mean pumpkin and maple cinnamon cream cheese glaze that’s naturally sweetened?! I’ll take a giant serving please and thank you.
Really, is there a better partner pumpkin baked goods than cream cheese frosting? I guess the pumpkin-chocolate combination might be a contender {but what sweet treat doesn’t go well with chocolate}?!
I created this recipe because you all love this Peanut Butter Banana Baked Oatmeal sooo much, that I thought the fall needed it’s own version.
Healthy Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal…why we love it!
1. It’s healthy.
This recipe is gluten-free and has no refined sugar. It can also be dairy-free by either omitting the glaze all together {but please don’t it’s sooo good} or simply using a vegan cream cheese!
But let’s not only label this dish for what it’s free from…let’s celebrate all the goodness that it does posses. Oats and almond meal provide fiber and protein. Pumpkin is a nutritional powerhouse, delivering many vitamins and antioxidants! Using applesauce and maple syrup in place of sugar also makes this a wonderful healthy breakfast!
2. It’s easy to make.
Just a little measuring stirring and baking is all it takes to make this Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal. Plus this recipe calls for ingredients that most of us keep on hand {and if you don’t you totally should}! 😉
3. It’s convenient & can be made ahead!
Yes that’s right! This Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal can be made ahead of time and served warm or cold! Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat in the microwave. If you will be warming it, I recommend saving some of the glaze to put on once it’s reached your desired cozy temperature!
If you need a grab-and-go breakfast, simply cover individual portions in plastic wrap and toss them in your gym bag on your way out the door!
4. Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal is Kid-Friendly
So you see, your fall needs this Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal recipe! My kids love it! My daughter would’ve eaten the glaze with a spoon if I let her! LOL
Magically it’s both fluffy and dense. With every bite, the aroma of falls spices tickles your senses! Grab a cup of coffee and get ready for morning bliss!
How to make Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal
This is a really simple recipe with nothing exceptional to note about the making of it!
- Simply mix together your dry & wet ingredients separately and then stir them together! Pop in your greased pan and bake! When it’s done, the top will spring back when pressed and the sides will be slightly brown.
- Note: You will have extra cream cheese glaze. However I never consider that a problem! 😉 My kids love adding extra “frosting” {and let’s be honest, I do too}!
Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal: Substitutions
This recipe is absolutely delicious as-is, but here are a few possible substitutions!
- Quick-cooking oats. Old-fashioned oats Taste delicious innyuiscrecipe. You will have to increase the bake time and the end result will be chewier! Steel cut oats will not work in this recipe.
- Almond meal. If you are allergic to nuts there are are few possible substitutions: oat flour, all-purpose gluten-free flour, tapioca flour/starch, all-purpose or whole wheat flour (not gluten-free).
- Maple syrup. Honey is a delicious substitute for maple syrup.
- Egg. For a vegan version substitute a chia/flax egg. To make: Mix 1 TBS ground chia or flax seeds with 2 1/2 TBS warm water and let stand for 5 minutes.
- Almond milk. Any variety of dairy or non-dairy milk works well in this recipe!
- Cream cheese. For a vegan version either omit the glaze or use a vegan cream cheese!
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Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal with a Maple Cinnamon Cream Cheese Glaze
This Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal with a Maple Cinnamon Cream Cheese Glaze is the perfect healthy fall breakfast recipe. Loaded with protein, fiber and nutrients it's gluten-free, has no refined sugar and can be dairy-free & vegan-friendly!
Ingredients
Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal
- 1 ½ cups quick-cooking oats
- ¼ cup almond meal
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- 1 large egg lightly beaten (Vegan: 1 TBS ground flaxseed/chia seeds with 2 ½ TBS warm water)
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup or honey
- ¾ cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Maple cream cheese glaze:
- 4 oz cream cheese room temperature
- 3 TBS pure maple syrup
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Grease a 9x9” baking pan, set aside.
- In a small bowl mix together the oats, almond meal, baking powder, salt, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix together the applesauce and pumpkin puree.
- Add the egg and maple syrup and stir until combined.
- Add the almond milk and vanilla and stir until completely combined.
- Add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until completely combined.
- Pour batter into prepared baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the stop is set and slightly browned. Remove from oven and let the oatmeal cool to room temperature.
- While oatmeal is baking/cooling, add glaze ingredients to a medium bowl or the container of your standing mixer and whisk/beat until combined.
- Once the oatmeal has cooled, drizzle or spread the glaze on top! Cut and serve!
- This pumpkin baked oatmeal can be served warm or cold! Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat in the microwave. If you will be reheating it I recommend saving some of the glaze to put on after it’s warm!
Question: Have you started baking with pumpkin yet this season?
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Deryn | Running on Real Food
Omg…this looks sooooo good for Fall mornings. The texture looks perfect, sometimes my baked oatmeals come out kinda dry but this looks perfect!!
Joanna
WHOAAAA yum. This is so perfect for fall
Jessica @Small Bites by Jessica
My mouth is watering already! What a perfect dish for a fall brunch!
Lorie
I won’t lie. All I’ve been thinking about is what else I can use this maple cream cheese glaze!
Sarah
Looks heavenly! Nothing like a comfort food breakfast. With out new schedule this is perfect for me making for the family early on weekend mornings we don’t have much time for breakfast.
Alisa Fleming
Wow, the texture of this baked oatmeal looks spot on. Definitely trying it out – frosting and all.
Rachel
Oh my gosh, that glaze!!! You had me at maple. And then again at cream cheese. 🙂
Emily Swanson
It looks so light and fluffy, and I’m getting all the exciting fall feels just reading about it. 🙂 I’m excited to try and make this Lord willing when I get home!!!
Liz
Baked oatmeal is the BEST! Especially when it’s of the pumpkin variety 😉 Cannot wait to try this!
Patty @ Reach Your Peak
omg this looks amazing. a few years ago I wasn’t into pumpkin anything but now I’m obsessed lol. That cream cheese drizzle looks DELISH.
Karren Haller
Cant wait to try the recipe!
Ashley | Fit Mitten Kitchen
Ah Laura I love the looks of this recipe! Pumpkin oatmeal forever and always <3 And don't worry, I would never forget the glaze 😀
Agness of Run Agness Run
Yummy! This recipe has the potential of becoming my favorite breakfast! Can I also use honey instead of maple syrup for the cream cheese glaze?
Abbe
I made this & couple things: No step to add dry ingredients to wet. Mine needed more time to cook as center was still not done, I have a convection oven. Also, the “drizzle” really needs to be advised I’d use your mixer to get right consistency But I did make it ‘work’ stirring BUT I had soooo much drizzle I frosted the Whole thing twice over !!
I tried a small bite and was good, so thanks for sharing.
Laura
I’m so sorry for the missing step in the instructions! I have fixed that issue! I also made a note about the fact that there will be extra glaze! That’s never an issue for my family, we like to have extra for serving! 😉 As long as the cream cheese is room temperature the glaze should be easily made by hand! But I will make a note of that as well!
Karly
Breakfast perfection! This looks SO amazing– I mean, it could almost pass as a dessert. Definitely need to try this soon!
Vesna
Laura. Omnomnom. I literally just made this, and Pablo and I shared a square. But I went back and had another… So good. I didn’t have the pumpkin pie spice, but I improvised
with similar spices and used half the apple sauce and it came out so yummy. The warm earthy tones are perfect for the season. Thanks for sharing!
DesEdria
Looks amazing! Pumpkin everything ❤️!!!
Do you happen to have the calories figures for this recipe?
Kathy Dawson
I just made it and it is so delicious! I added a 1/2 cup of raisins and topped the cream cheese frosting with toasted pepitas for a little crunch. Perfect for breakfast but I think it is also good for a healthy dessert.
Vanessa
Thanks for sharing! Do they keep long?
Lauri
Ummm, just gonna say it: I love you and you’re my new breakfast hero. Seriously delicious and easy – this is now in my regular rotation!!!
Laura
LOL! Wow!! I’ll take the title of breakfast hero any day! SO glad you enjoy it Lauri!
Laura
Omg this looks so good! Will it work with rolled oats instead of quick cooking oats?
Laura
Hey Laura! Yes! rolled oats work but the texture will be chewier. You could always pulse the rolled oats in a blender or food processor before using to help with the texture!
Janelle
I am allergic to apples. What would be a good substitute for the 1C applesauce?
Thanks!!
Laura
You could try mashed banana! Or extra pumpkin…but then you would almost definitely want to increase the sweetener because one of the roles of the applesauce is to naturally add a little sweetness!
Shari
This looks amazing! Did you use soft or whipped cream cheese for the glaze? I’ll be making it vegan and need to know if I should use Daiya (soft like Philadelphia cream cheese) or whipped (like Temp Tee).
Laura
Hey Shari! Great question! Definitely use Daiya that has the consistency of Philadelphia (block) cream cheese!
Catilin
looks great! Question on nutrition facts. they look small.. 🙂 HOw many servings does this make?
Maria D
This is baking in my oven right now!!! I can’t wait to taste it. I’m certain it’s going to be fantastic. Thanks for the recipe!
Laura
YAY! I know you will LOVE it! 🙂
Carol Moody
I cant seem to find almond meal. What can i replace it with?
Thanks, Carol
Laura
You can use almond flour, or you can simply replace it with more oatmeal!
Abby
I made this Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal today and OH MY GOSH, SO GOOD. This will definitely be something I make during the Fall season again and again. I was a little concerned that there would be a pumpkin-apple flavor which seemed kind of weird, but it was just full on delicious pumpkin! It would be good on its own but the addition of the cream cheese topping is amazing. Can’t wait to share with family and friends!
Gina
Just made this (on a Friday) for my daughter, she is looking for something different to eat in the mornings before school. Tried a little square, then went back for another little square, then another….I had to put it away before I eat too much and there’s nothing left for her. Not sure it will make it past the weekend! So moist and delicious! Thank you for the recipe.
Meghann Bower
I’m excited to try this recipe on Thanksgiving morning! One question though: can I finish steps 1-8, put the casserole dish in my fridge overnight, and then pop in the oven first thing in the morning? I’m really looking for a way NOT to cook for breakfast since I’ll be cooking in the afternoon.