Pumpkin Pie Baked Oatmeal

This recipe is a spinoff of my Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal that I've been making for years. After a few minor switches in pumpkin puree for the banana and a little pumpkin pie spice, it is a wonderful fall/winter breakfast. The recipe is for a single serving and will fit in a toaster oven, but it can be multiplied to make it for a family or to have breakfast for the entire week.

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Pumpkin Pie Baked Oatmeal

Single Serving (can be multiplied for more servings)

Ingredients:

½ c Rolled Oats (aka Old Fashioned)

1/3 c Pumpkin Puree

½ c Milk (Oat, Soy, Almond, etc)

1 tbsp Flax Seed Meal

1 Tbsp Maple Syrup

¼ tsp Ground Cinnamon

¼ tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice

Pinch of Salt

Optional Toppings:

- Drizzle of Maple Syrup or a sprinkle of Brown Sugar

- Splash of Milk

- Sprinkle of Toasted Nuts or a handful of Dried Fruit

Direction:

1. Preheat a toaster oven or full-sized oven to 350F.

2. Combine all of the ingredients in a small mixing bowl or large liquid measuring cup.

3. Grease an oven safe bowl and pour the mixer into the bowl.

4. Bake for 20 minutes.

5. Allow to cool a few minutes before topping and enjoying.