Posted on , Last modified on November 22, 2021 by Renee Stubbins, PhD, RD, LD, CSO

November is one my very favorite months, because the weather is cooler, and our fall foods are warm and comforting. Traditionally, pumpkin inspired recipes are centered around pumpkin-spiced latte and pumpkin pies. However, there is so much more you can do with pumpkin puree to add some “spice” to your fall recipes. The nutrients in pumpkin puree are powerhouse nutrients that help support our immune system during the cooler months: vitamin A, beta-carotene, vitamin C, vitamin E, folate, iron and fiber just to name a few. I encourage you to be always be adventurous with your diet, so below is a new recipe that will help satisfy both our savory and sweet cravings.

Pumpkin inspired recipes like pumpkin-spiced latte and pumpkin pies. But there is so much you can do to add some “spice” to fall recipes.
Image from https://www.throughthevinewellness.com/recipes/pumpkin-baked-oats

Pumpkin Baked Oats (recipe from https://www.throughthevinewellness.com/)

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups Quick Oats
  • 1 Tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 Tsp Baking Soda
  • 2/3 Cup Chopped Walnuts
  • 1 Tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/4 Tsp Nutmeg
  • 1/2 Tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice
  • 1/4 Cup Chocolate Chips (More to Top)
  • 1 Cup Canned Pumpkin Puree
  • 2 Large Eggs
  • 1/3 Cup Maple Syrup
  • 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 Cup Milk of Choice
  • 1 & 1/2 Tbs Coconut Oil, Melted & Cooled

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350 F and set your rack to the middle position. Line an 8×8 pan
    with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, add your dry ingredients (quick oats, baking powder, baking soda, chopped walnuts, cinnamon, nutmeg, pumpkin pie spice and chocolate chips). Give it a good mix with a whisk until everything is well distributed.
  • In a separate medium bowl, add your wet ingredients (canned pumpkin pie puree, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla, milk of choice, and melted and cooled coconut oil). Whisk until all your wet ingredients are well combined.
  • Add your wet ingredients to your dry ingredients and mix until just combined (make sure not to overmix). Pour your ingredients into your parchment lined pan, make sure the mixture is evenly spread throughout the pan. Optional: Measure out about another 1/4 Cup of Chocolate chips) and sprinkle on top of the mixture. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick stuck in the center of the baked oats mixture comes out clean.  Let cool for 15-20 minutes before cutting in. ENJOY! You can store this in the fridge for up to 7 days.
  1. Stubbins, R. (2021). Eat Good . . . . Feel Better [PDF document]. Retrieved from R. Stubbins, personal communication, November 3, 2021.
  2. Klapper, C (n.d.). Pumpkin Baked Oats. The Relatable Nutritionist. Retrieved from https://www.throughthevinewellness.com/recipes/pumpkin-baked-oats.