Baked Pumpkin Oatmeal

ranch-girl's Note:

Healthy baked oatmeal with a pumpkin twist! Pumpkin, oats, cranberries, and walnuts are all good for you and yummy!

• Total Time: 55 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 2 cups 1% low-fat milk
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 3 cups rolled oats
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon clove
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional) or 1/2 cup pecans (optional)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Start cranberries soaking in hot water to plump them.
3. Mix first five ingredients (butter through eggs).
4. Stir in dry ingredients.
5. Drain cranberries and stir into mixture along with nuts (if using).
6. Pour into buttered 9x12 pan (I use glass).
7. Bake for 30 - 40 minutes until center springs back when touched.
8. Cut into squares, place in bowls, and serve hot with milk.

Reviews

[loof]

I love baked oatmeal and this one's a winner! The pumpkin flavor shines here; I was afraid it wouldn't be sweet enough but it was just right. I halved the recipe and did add the optional pecans and enjoyed every bite - thanks for sharing the recipe! Made for the Top Favorites of 2009 event

[2heartstc_7872361]

This is very good! I used the steel cut oats too, and I added a little fresh nutmeg. I did not have any cranberries so I used raisins. I have a gas oven, so it took about an hour to bake. I could not wait till it cooled so I took a small spoonful and put a little almond milk over it. Wow! This is so good it could suffice as a dessert!

[ratherbeswimmin']

I love oatmeal and pumpkin, so was fairly certain I would like this. Turns out, I was right. I used the optional pecans, toasted. Almost like having dessert for breakfast, although I did not think it was too sweet. Texture was tender, loved the spices, perfect with a little warmed milk. Thanks for posting.