Pumpkin Baked Oats With Chocolate Chips

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If you’re looking for a delicious pumpkin breakfast to enjoy this pumpkin season, these pumpkin baked oats are the perfect way to start your day. Made with simple ingredients like pumpkin puree, oats, maple syrup, and cozy spices, this oatmeal bake has all the comforting fall flavors you love in pumpkin pie, but in a wholesome, easy breakfast form.

A square baking dish of the baked pumpkin baked oats.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Ingredient Notes
Recipe Tips & Variations
How to Make Easy Pumpkin Baked Oats
Baked Pumpkin Oatmeal FAQs
Other Favorite Pumpkin Recipes
Pumpkin Baked Oats With Chocolate Chips

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

The perfect lazy weekend breakfast or quick meal prep option for busy mornings.
Packed with cozy spices and a rich pumpkin pie flavor that feels like dessert.
Made with simple ingredients you likely already have on hand.
A great way to enjoy the pumpkin version of our fan favorite cookie dough baked oats recipe.
The best part? Mini chocolate chips add just the right touch of sweetness.
Your new favorite breakfast for welcoming crisp mornings and fall flavors.

Looking for other delicious pumpkin recipes? Try our pumpkin pie spice pancakes, pumpkin protein balls, pumpkin protein muffins with chocolate chips, or our pumpkin protein shake.

Ingredient Notes

Pumpkin puree - use pure pumpkin purée, not pumpkin pie filling. Use pumpkin puree to try our pumpkin chocolate chip muffins as well!
Maple syrup - use pure maple syrup for this recipe.
Unsweetened almond milk - you can use regular cow's milk or another non-dairy milk of choice such as oat milk or soy milk.
Rolled oats - use old-fashioned oats (rolled oats) over quick oats or steel-cut oats. Choose certified gluten-free oats if needed. If you're looking for other oat recipes, try our peach overnight oats with Greek yogurt, chocolate protein baked oats, and no bake cookie protein bites.
Pumpkin pie spice - use pumpkin pie spice to make these delicious pumpkin pie oats!
Mini chocolate chips - we love using mini chocolate chips for this recipe, but you can use regular chocolate chips or chocolate chunks instead.

See the recipe card below for a complete list of ingredients and measurements.

Recipe Tips & Variations

You can add in a little bit of chia seeds or ground flax seeds.
Top this healthy breakfast with almond butter, peanut butter, a drizzle of maple syrup or honey, a dollop of Greek yogurt, or fresh berries and banana slices.
You can also try baking the oats in a muffin tin for individual oatmeal cups, however, note that the baking time will be less so you will need to keep a close eye on the oatmeal.

How to Make Easy Pumpkin Baked Oats

For the full recipe instructions, scroll down to the recipe card at the bottom of the page.

Mixing bowl with wet ingredients prior to being mixed together.

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9x9 inch baking pan generously with non-stick spray or line with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, add the wet ingredients: pumpkin, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and almond milk.

Wet ingredients mixed together in a large mixing bowl for the pumpkin baked oats.

Step 2: Mix until combined.

Dry ingredients added to the wet ingredients of pumpkin baked oats.

Step 3: Next, add the dry ingredients: rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, salt, and 2 tbsp of the mini chocolate chips.

All pumpkin baked oats ingredients combined in a large mixing bowl with a whisk.

Step 4: Mix until the ingredients are combined.

A square baking dish with the baked oats batter prior to cooking.

Step 5: Pour the oat mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining 2 tbsp of mini chocolate chips on top.

A plate with a piece of pumpkin baked oats.

Step 6: Bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center of the oats are set. Enjoy the baked oatmeal on its own, or topped with fresh fruit, greek yogurt, nut butter, or a drizzle of honey or maple syrup.

Baked Pumpkin Oatmeal FAQs

What is in pumpkin pie spice?

While recipes for pumpkin pie spice can vary, it typically includes ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice.

How should I store leftover pumpkin baked oats?

We recommend wrapping in plastic wrap or storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. See below for freezer instructions.

Are pumpkin baked oats freezer friendly?

Yes! Let the baked oats cool completely to room temperature. Slice into individual portions, then wrap each piece tightly or store in an airtight container. Freeze for up to 3 months. To reheat, warm a single serving in the microwave for 30–60 seconds or until heated through.

Is this pumpkin oatmeal bake (GF/DF/V/VG)?

This recipe is gluten free with the use of certified gluten-free oats. It is dairy free with the use of dairy free milk and dairy free chocolate chips. It is vegetarian. It is not vegan. Looking for another gluten free and dairy free recipe? Try our dairy-free egg casserole or our gluten-free ramen.

Three plates with a piece of pumpkin baked oats on them.

Other Favorite Pumpkin Recipes

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