So, I’ve had a huge problem over the past year. A lack of pumpkin. I have a ridiculous obsession with pumpkin. So this has been a very hard year.
You see, there’s been this canned pumpkin shortage… maybe you’ve heard of it… but basically, bad weather ruined the pumpkin supply last year and the providers just ran out of it before the holidays. It was very sad. Grocery store shelves were bare of that canned orange goodness. I hardly purchase any canned products at all, but I love my pumpkin! I have literally been in mourning over this pumpkin shortage, checking store shelves weekly since early August Thankfully though, I have good news–the pumpkin shortage is over! Hallelujah!
A couple weeks ago, a trip to the store yielded 4 cans of pumpkin-y goodness. I wanted to buy more, but didn’t want to be selfish. So I’ve been adding pumpkin to anything I can find. Yogurt. Muffins. Tacos. And oatmeal.
The first time I made pumpkin oatmeal I just stirred a few spoonfuls into it while cooking. Then, I saw a recipe on Iowa Girl Eats for Baked Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal. I knew I had to try it. I ended up adapting the recipe slightly, but the original premise is the same: delicious pumpkin pie in oatmeal form. If you haven’t had baked oatmeal before, it’s almost like a cross between a creamy oatmeal cookie and a soft granola bar–thick, chewy, and delicious. We had it every week when I worked at Camp Tecumseh, and it was the best breakfast around! And this version is pumpkin-y, spicy, and sweet. It smells so good, and is so easy to whip up in the morning. Even my Quaker Oat only husband gobbled up this breakfast. Enjoy!
Pumpkin Pie Baked Oatmeal
from Iowa Girl Eats
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups old fashioned rolled oats [not quick cooking]
- 1 cup pumpkin
- 1 3/4 cups milk
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- pinch salt
- cooking spray
- brown sugar
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Grease a 5 cup baking dish or the equivalent of smaller dishes.. I personally used two 1/2 quart baking dishes (1/2 quart=2 cups… had to look that up!) and one 1 cup baking dish, so my cooking time will be based on that number. In a mixing bowl, combine oats, pumpkin, milk, egg, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla, and salt. Stir together and then spoon into baking dishes. Bake for 15 minutes, remove and sprinkle with brown sugar (I used about 1 tablespoon–unpacked–per baking dish. Then turn oven up to 400 degrees and bake for 10-15 minutes or until set in the center.
Let cool for a couple minutes before enjoying plain or with milk or yogurt.
This recipe can also be prepared the night before and either cooked in the morning or heated up in the microwave. Very versatile!
The Pajama Chef 
Your pumpkin pie dish sounds delicious, I would love to make it, but I have one problem I don’t take eggs,now don’t tell to add an egg substitute, for we don’t get such alternatives here like in the West. I hope you can come up with some other binding stuff that can be used instead of eggs, let me know.
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hmmm, do you have flax? if not you could probably make it without an egg, i’ve made baked oatmeal without eggs before. good luck!
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for egg substitue try cornflour and milk mixture,
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This recipe looks wonderful and easy to make. Love the oats, somehow makes you feel like your eating a little healthier. Thanks!
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oats are really healthy 🙂 and there’s hardly any sugar in this so all around it is a very healthy (and filling) breakfast!
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This looks absolutely delicious! I am a huge fan of pumpkin. This would be great for Thanksgiving. Looks light and easy to make. Do you have any other recipes that involve pumpkin? I am very interested in your blog and think you do a fantastic job. I cannot wait to read upcoming posts from you. Good luck & Take care.
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hi! thanks for stopping by. i do have more pumpkin recipes & am planning on posting them this week!
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I live in Australia and I have never, ever heard of canned pumpkin in my life. Do you ever use fresh pumpkin? I guess not if you’ve had an overall pumpkin shortage – but I just wondered if canned was considered to be better then fresh?
Congratulations for being freshly pressed!
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no way, fresh pumpkin is always better than canned
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I’ve never actually roasted a pie pumpkin to make my own pumpkin puree, but I have heard it’s good. I wouldn’t say canned is better but it is definitely easier. 🙂
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Congratulations on being freshly pressed! I love the sound of your original recipe of pumpkin/oatmeal pie – yummy!
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🙂 Mandy
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cool, i’ll definitely check out your blog too!
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GOD BLESS YOU. i actually just finished off some oatmeal and a pumpkin muffin from Tim Horton’s before coming across your blog, and this sounds… amazing!
i am a pumpkin-holic myself… lattes, cookies, breads, ice cream; you name it, if it’s pumpkin, i’m there. i’m going to try this recipe ASAP 🙂
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sounds great! let me know what you think.
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OK I need to try this. Having said that I was inspired today to talk about my ceral cupboard and the fight for my attention lol so thanks
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I should not be surprised at the versatility of pumpkin. Unfortunately, we have been in this weird moving transition period and I haven’t had a kitchen to work in. But as soon as I do, this is what I’m making. Yum.
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I’m going to make this tonight! That way we can heat it up easily in the tomorrow morning. I also recently tried the soaked buttermilk oatmeal bake from Nourishing Traditions and it was delicous. It would have been better with pumpkin in it though. Can’ wait to try your recipe!
Marie
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Your main ingredient combinations– oatmeal and pumpkin– contain super nutrients. It is wonderful when food tastes appetizing and lets you feel good afterward! Sarah, I look forward to more of your recipes. -Kathleen Rowland
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Thanks, Kathleen!
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My husband and I have been on an oatmeal kick. He loves pumpkin pie, so I’m going to surprise him with this breakfast tomorrow morning. Thanks!
Check out this recipe. It’s the best soup I have ever made, and it has in it…ta-da…pumpkin!
http://livethegreenlife.wordpress.com/2010/10/04/pumpkin-a-super-vegetable/
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awesome! enjoy 🙂
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Tried this and really liked it! The texture is different, but the taste comes through. Best after it cools. Added a bit of brown sugar to the batter. Before serving, I then ramped it up with a few dib-dabs of whipped butter, nuked it for 20 seconds and a drizzle of maple syrup on top. 🙂
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oh good! yeah, the texture is different than a normal bowl of oatmeal. i’m glad you liked it- love the maple syrup idea!
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I used to bake oatmeal cookies maybe it is time to bake some pie oatmeal. Your recipe is really a great idea. My kids should eat oatmeal recipe like this. Thanks a lot. New recipe means new challenge since I am neither a good cook nor baker.
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This looks so delicious! I must do it myself one day!
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it’s great 🙂
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This one is a great idea. I never thought of doing a recipe like this. I should try this one ASAP. The texture seems to be very different. I think it is perfect if I add some chocolate syrup to make it sweeter and to make kids love it too.
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