Baked Pumpkin Oatmeal (Vegan, Oil-free, & Gluten free)

This baked oatmeal can be mixed and baked in one pan, making it perfect for an easy breakfast with little clean up. Baked oatmeal is a great meal prep breakfast option and so delicious.

Ingredients:

• 3 cups quick oats (Use gluten free if desired)

• 2 cups plain unsweetened non-dairy milk

• 1/4 cup maple syrup

• 1/4 cup non-dairy chocolate chips/chunks

• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or nut/seed of your choice

• 1 cup pumpkin puree (Not pumpkin pie filling)

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 2 tsp pumpkin spice/pie seasoning

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.

2. In an oven safe dish add the pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt (I used a 9x13 pan). Mix well to combine.

3. Add your oats, maple syrup, and non-dairy milk to the pan and mix everything to combine. Then mix in the chocolate chips and chopped walnuts.

4. Bake for 30 minutes then allow to cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing. Serve as desired and store leftovers in the fridge.