Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal
This Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal is one of those breakfasts that feels a little like dessert but is made with wholesome ingredients I feel good about serving my family. It’s soft, perfectly spiced, and studded with melty chocolate chips in every bite. Honestly, this is one of my favorite breakfasts to make when I don’t feel like cooking in the morning. Everything gets mixed together the night before or while I’m making dinner, then all I have to do is bake it when we need breakfast. My kids especially love it with a dollop of vanilla yogurt on top. Between the pumpkin, warm spices, and chocolate chips, it tastes almost like pumpkin chocolate chip cookies for breakfast.
Why You’ll Love This Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal
Easy make-ahead breakfast: Prep it the night before or bake a batch for the week.
One bowl: Everything gets mixed together with minimal cleanup.
Perfect fall flavor: Pumpkin, apple butter and warm spices make every bite taste like fall.
Kid-approved: Chocolate chips make this one an easy sell at our house.
Great for meal prep: Refrigerate or freeze individual portions for quick breakfasts later.
Ingredients You’ll Need
This pumpkin Baked oatmeal recipe uses simple pantry ingredients plus pumpkin, apple butter and plenty of warm fall spices.
Apple Butter: Adds concentrated apple flavor, sweetness and even more fall spice.
Pumpkin Purée: Adds moisture and pumpkin flavor. Be sure to use pure pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling.
Maple Syrup: Sweetens the oatmeal and pairs perfectly with the pumpkin and spices.
Olive Oil: Adds moisture and keeps the oatmeal tender.
Apple Cider Vinegar: Reacts with the baking soda and helps give the baked oatmeal a lighter texture.
Vanilla Extract: Rounds out all those warm fall flavors.
Cinnamon: Adds extra warmth and spice.
Pumpkin Pie Spice: Gives us those classic cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and clove flavors.
Skim Milk: Adds moisture so the oats soften as they bake.
Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats: Give the baked oatmeal its hearty, chewy texture.
Baking Soda: Gives the oatmeal a little lift.
Sea Salt: Balances the sweetness and brings out the other flavors.
Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips: Because pumpkin + chocolate forever. Save a few to sprinkle over the top!
How to Make Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal
This easy baked oatmeal comes together in one bowl and takes just a few minutes to prep.
Mix the Wet Ingredients: Whisk together the apple butter, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, olive oil, vinegar, vanilla, cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice.
Add the Remaining Ingredients: Stir in the milk, oats, baking soda, salt and chocolate chips until everything is evenly combined.
Bake: Spread the mixture into a greased baking dish and sprinkle extra chocolate chips over the top. Bake at 350°F for 35-40 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are lightly golden.
Cool and Serve: Let the baked oatmeal rest for about 10 minutes before serving. We love it warm with vanilla yogurt, milk or an extra drizzle of maple syrup.