Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal with Cranberries and Pecans

Prep: 5 minCook: 40 min6 servingsmedium
Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal with Cranberries and Pecans

A warm, spiced baked oatmeal studded with tart cranberries and pecans. Pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice create an autumn-friendly breakfast or brunch dish that's naturally sweetened with honey. Baked until the top turns golden brown, it's hearty enough to serve to guests or meal-prep for the week.

Ingredients

6 servings
  • 2 cup old fashioned oats
  • 2 cup unsweetened almond milk
    oat milk1:1dairy-free

    neutral swap

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  • 1 egg
    flax egg (3 tbsp ground flax + 9 tbsp water)3:1vegan

    binding power slightly reduced

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  • cup honey
    maple syrup1:1vegan if egg subbed

    similar sweetness

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  • cup pumpkin puree
    sweet potato puree1:1

    earthier taste

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  • ¼ cup melted butter
    coconut oil1:1vegan if egg subbeddairy-free

    4

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  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup chopped pecan nuts, chopped
    walnuts1:1

    similar texture

  • cup cranberries, fresh or frozen
    raisins1:1

    less tart

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  • 2 tsp pumpkin spice
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp sea salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease an 8x8 baking dish, or spray with non-stick baking spray.

  2. 2

    In a bowl, whisk together honey, pumpkin puree, egg, almond milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.

  3. 3

    In a separate bowl, combine oats, pumpkin spice, sea salt, baking powder, and pecans.

  4. 4

    Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir to combine.

  5. 5

    Fold in cranberries.

  6. 6

    Transfer oat mixture to prepared baking dish and top with additional cranberries and pecans.

  7. 7

    Bake until top is golden brown.

Tips

Tip 1

Top with additional cranberries and pecans before baking for texture contrast.

Tip 2

Use fresh or frozen cranberries interchangeably; no thawing needed for frozen.

Good to Know

Storage

Cover and refrigerate up to 4 days. Reheat in oven at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes or in microwave.

Make Ahead

Assemble dry and wet ingredients in separate containers up to 1 day ahead. Combine and bake when ready.

Serve With

Serve warm from the oven. Pairs well with yogurt, additional cranberries, or a drizzle of honey.

Common Mistakes

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Do not skip greasing the baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure clean removal.

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Do not overmix after combining wet and dry ingredients to avoid a dense texture.

Substitutions

Dairy-Free Swaps

almond milk
oat milk1:1dairy-free

neutral swap

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butter
coconut oil1:1vegan if egg subbeddairy-free

4

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pecan nuts
omit0vegandairy-freenut-freetree_nuts-free

loses crunch

Vegan Options

honey
maple syrup1:1vegan if egg subbed

similar sweetness

Full guide →
egg
flax egg (3 tbsp ground flax + 9 tbsp water)3:1vegan

binding power slightly reduced

Full guide →

General Alternatives

pecan nuts
walnuts1:1

similar texture

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cranberries
raisins1:1

less tart

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almond milk
whole milk1:1richer flavoradds dairy

4

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cranberries
blueberries1:1

different flavor

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pumpkin puree
sweet potato puree1:1

earthier taste

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