Sep 11
2009

Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal

Breakfast and Brunch, Fall Recipes, Healthy Eating, Oatmeal, Seasonal Recipes | 51 comments »

Apologies for the lack of updates this week. I’ve been doing a lot of work away from the kitchen: planting my fall garden (broccoli, brussel sprouts, swiss chard, red cabbage, spinach, arugula, and beets), picking dozens and dozens of tomatoes – they are still coming!, planting bulbs for the coming spring (yellow & orange tulips, narcissus, and allium) to add to the daffodils and blue hyacinth I planted last year, and staining the new wood boarder/bench around the kids play area. It’s been a great week to be outside, especially in the morning and evening because it’s September and that means Fall is on it’s way!

With all the outdoor work I’ve been doing, I have needed a tasty and hearty breakfast. Something that will stick with me and give me energy to work through my to-do list. And work through have I done!

I’ve never been much of a cold cereal person in the mornings. I prefer muffins, pancakes, waffles, coffee cake, granola with fruit and yogurt. Now that the mornings are cooling off, oatmeal sounds good again too. I love oatmeal when it’s done right. Otherwise it’s just a gag inducing experience. I like oatmeal with lots of flavor and preferably a mixture of textures. I like it even more when it tastes like dessert. This recipe definitely fits those requirements.

Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal
adapted from Caramel Pecan Pumpkin Pie

Note: This recipe has been entered in the Perfect Pumpkin Recipe Contest. Voting takes place daily through October 12, 2009 if you feel so inclined as to cast your vote for this recipe. Thanks!

  • 1 cup old fashioned oats, not quick cook
  • 1 Tbs whole flax seeds, optional
  • 2 1/2 Tbs brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp allspice
  • 1/8 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp lemon zest
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 2 tsp butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
  • 3/4 cup milk

Topping:

  • 1/4 cup pecans, chopped
  • 2 tsp butter, softened
  • 1 Tbs brown sugar

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease 4 individual sized ramekins. Set aside.

Combine the oats through salt in a medium sized bowl. Stir well. In a separate bowl, combine the vanilla, butter, pumpkin, and milk. Whisk thoroughly. Pour the pumpkin mixture into the oats. Stir until combined.

Divide mixture evenly between 4 individual sized ramekins. Place ramekins on a baking sheet (this makes it easier to move in and out of the oven.). Bake at 375 degrees F for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, combine the ingredients for the topping: chopped pecans, butter, and brown sugar. After the oatmeal has baked for 10 minutes, remove and divide topping mixture evenly between the ramekins. Bake and additional 7 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before serving. Top with a splash of milk and raisins, if desired.

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51 Responses to “Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal”

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    Phoebe @ Cents to Get Debt Free — September 11, 2009 @ 4:48 pm

    Oh.My.Word. Now this is something to wake up for. :)

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    Leslie — September 11, 2009 @ 5:03 pm

    This looks really tasty. I need to eat more oatmeal so this gives me another way to doll it up – thanks for sharing!

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    Lisa @ Stop and Smell the Chocolates — September 11, 2009 @ 5:18 pm

    Oh YUM! That sounds wonderful and it's such a lovely Fall breakfast!

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    Maria — September 11, 2009 @ 5:49 pm

    I eat oatmeal every day for breakfast. I can't wait to try this fall treat!

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    Amanda — September 11, 2009 @ 5:56 pm

    Oh, this looks fabulous. It looks savory enough to be eaten as dessert!

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    Mommy's Kitchen — September 11, 2009 @ 6:18 pm

    What a neat idea. Such a great breakfast for fall. I love oatmeal so this is a must try.

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    The Apple Hill Adventurer — September 11, 2009 @ 6:21 pm

    looks amazing! i loooove pumpkin anything, esp in an oaty treat

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    Deanna — September 11, 2009 @ 6:35 pm

    Wow! This looks really yummy. And so healthy too! Thanks for the recipe. The photos are beautiful as usual :)

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    Amy @ Finer Things — September 11, 2009 @ 7:05 pm

    The kids and I enjoy oatmeal in the cinnamon/sugar/raisin stove-top sense, but Maybe… just maybe… I could even get my hubby on board with this. Looks delish!

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    Hugging the Coast — September 11, 2009 @ 7:07 pm

    I really love this idea. So autumnal!

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    Amy — September 11, 2009 @ 7:08 pm

    This looks totally incredible! I can't tell from the picture, but the texture looks totally difference and amazing.

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    CookiePie — September 11, 2009 @ 7:09 pm

    That sounds AMAZING – must try it this weekend!!

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    Frugal Femina — September 11, 2009 @ 8:53 pm

    Anything with pumpkin in it looks good to me!

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    oneordinaryday — September 11, 2009 @ 9:13 pm

    Oh, this sounds wonderfully yummy!

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    Amy Green (Simply Sugar & Gluten-Free) — September 12, 2009 @ 2:39 am

    I love, love, love pumpkin. This would be the perfect breakfast – and it looks so incredibly special but easy to make. My sugar & gluten-free version will be coming soon!

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    Petit Elefant — September 12, 2009 @ 5:58 am

    Stop, oh just stop. Pumpkin oatmeal? Am drooling now, thanks a lot.

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    Jennifer — September 12, 2009 @ 12:38 pm

    Pumpkin pie oatmeal is my favorite of all! I make it year round…but your recipe beats mine.i cant wait to make this!! I just very well may this morning! :) :) Gorgeous photos!

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    Abby — September 13, 2009 @ 2:34 am

    Can I hire you to come to MY house? For just a week? Looks so wonderfully fallish!

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    We Are Not Martha — September 13, 2009 @ 3:19 am

    Oh hi dream come true! This was most definitely bookmarked and will be made soon :) Sues

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    Kevin — September 13, 2009 @ 12:21 pm

    Pumpkin pie makes a great oatmeal!

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    Amy — September 14, 2009 @ 1:38 am

    I hate pumpkin pie but LOVE pumpkin in pretty much everything else (bread, waffles, spice latte :) ) so this sounds awesome! Headed to go see if I have pumpkin in the pantry. Fingers crossed.It sounds like a good snack or dessert too. Thanks!

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    The Woman — September 14, 2009 @ 12:37 pm

    oh.my.goodness. This looks amazing!

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    Hoosier Homemade — September 14, 2009 @ 1:40 pm

    I have oatmeal with raisins almost every morning, I will definately have to try this one. Thanks for sharing!~Liz

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    Sam@BingeNYC — September 14, 2009 @ 7:04 pm

    Oh my goodness. First day of crispy cold weather, I know what I'm having for breakfast! Looks divine!!!

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    Mixing Bowl Mama — September 14, 2009 @ 8:31 pm

    This looks so yummy! I can't wait to give it a try….

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    blueknightlimo2000 — September 14, 2009 @ 9:42 pm

    I am going to try this tomorrow!!!!! It sounds so good!!!

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    Amber Page Writes — September 14, 2009 @ 9:42 pm

    I am drooling right now. Must make this…

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    lexisworks — September 14, 2009 @ 10:27 pm

    OMG pumpkin oatmeal. I am in love! And I have some left over pumpkin puree in my fridge, so I'll be eating this real soon!

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    Megan — September 15, 2009 @ 4:29 am

    I just made this and didn't read the directions of "combine oats through salt" so I skipped all the spices…opps. BUT I did buy pumpkin pie ready puree that had a lot of the spices already in it. To say the least, it turned out SO good! Can't wait to make on a cool fall morning with a hot cup of coffee!

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    Kelsey B. — September 15, 2009 @ 6:22 pm

    This looks amazing. i LOVe pumpkin

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    Amy — September 15, 2009 @ 6:33 pm

    Oh. My Word. One word- YUM!! You have me convinced that this will be my perfect breakfast! :)

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    carole — September 17, 2009 @ 5:52 pm

    Can't wait to try this!!! Dessert for breakfast!!One thing- I'm pretty sure you have to grind the flax seed in order for the body to absorb the nutrients. So if you're wanting extra nutrition, just grind 'em up and mix 'em in!BTW, found you on Amy's Notebook on momadvice :-)

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    Ashley — September 18, 2009 @ 3:27 am

    You bet we will be making this at our house!!

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    jane maynard — September 18, 2009 @ 9:23 pm

    what a great idea! can't wait to try it, thanks katie!:)

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    ashleynorth — September 21, 2009 @ 1:43 pm

    i love the inclusion of flax seeds- fiberlicious! to benefit from the skin-loving oils– grind fresh in a clean coffee grinder.

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    thecurryseven — September 22, 2009 @ 3:30 am

    And baking it at 374 degrees… not 375 or 373… just brilliant!!! That one degree makes all the difference!!!

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    Rachel @ Life in #3 — September 23, 2009 @ 4:46 pm

    I love hot breakfast as well. I am such an oatmeal nut- thanks for the recipe!

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    M. Mcgough — September 23, 2009 @ 6:21 pm

    Wow this looks fabulous! I am breakfast person so I could eat this all day, but I think we might make this for our apple picking day.

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    Audra — September 23, 2009 @ 7:49 pm

    Insert Homer Simpson drool noise here….. This looks completely amazing. I have an issue with regular pumpkin pie texture alone, but mixed with these other textures, it could be a winner!

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    Kara — September 25, 2009 @ 6:07 am

    Oh…you and I are kindred spirits when it comes to the type of breakfast we like! And I love pumpkin…I've GOT to try this one!

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    Paula Maack — September 29, 2009 @ 4:15 pm

    This is freaking brilliant! Thank you!!

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    Joanna — October 6, 2009 @ 1:57 am

    Does this work if you mix all the ingredients the night before so you just have to pop them in the oven in the morning? My 5:30am wake up time does not include getting out mixing bowls in the morning, boiling water and adding oats is usually as complicated as it gets. But I wonder if mixing the night before leaves the oats too soggy the next day. Has anyone tried it?

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    Katie @ goodLife {eats} — October 6, 2009 @ 2:29 am

    Joanna – I wouldn't mix it completely the night before, but you could get all the wet ingredients mixed in one bowl and the dry in another so all you had to do was stir the two together and bake it. Also, I frequently make a double batch and have leftovers for the next day. I just reheat in the microwave and add a splash of milk and it tastes great. Hope that helps!

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    messybaker — October 8, 2009 @ 10:31 pm

    I just found your blog through Tasty Kitchen and this looks amazing! Your photography is great too. I'm definitely going to try this – I love oatmeal. I have a raisin spice oatmeal recipe on my blog at messybaker.wordpress.com – would be honored if you checked it out.

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    Cindy — October 12, 2009 @ 2:53 pm

    I had this breakfast this morning and it was indeed yummy! The topping makes it a very sweet treat. It took me about 15 minutes to pull it all together.I wonder about the whole flax seed. I ground mine up since they just pass through your system if they're whole. I also was wishing that the butter was melted instead of softened, esp for the pumpkin mixture, as the cold milk just made the butter seize up into cold bits. Still tasted super yum though. I will be making this again some day.Thanks!

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    Emily — October 19, 2009 @ 3:04 pm

    I found your recipe Googling for pumpkin pie oatmeal…this was delicious! I made it this morning for my hubby & I. I used heavy cream instead of milk (only thing we had) and it was so decadent :) Thank you!

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    JamieB — November 4, 2009 @ 4:07 pm

    I made this last week for my family, even made extra to freeze… it never even had a chance!I even posted your recipe on my blog!thanks!http://tastebudsnblossoms.blogspot.com/

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    KreatedByKelly — November 6, 2009 @ 12:50 am

    I found your site when I was searching for something different to do with my oatmeal & for some reason I put pumpkin in the search string too. I completely adore this recipe & have used it about a dozen times recently!!! I just blogged about it tonight & did a link back:http://kreatedbykelly.blogspot.comLooking forward to trying out more recipes!!

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    Anonymous — November 14, 2009 @ 10:05 pm

    I just made this for lunch and it was amazing!

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    Monica — December 10, 2009 @ 3:09 pm

    Just made a simplified / healthy-ish version of this for breakfast. I cooked everything on the stove (had to add a bit of water) using 1 Tbsp of agave nectar in place of the brown sugar and rice milk instead of regular milk. Then I topped the lot with toasted pecans. VERY good. Thank you!

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    heather larvik — December 12, 2009 @ 9:17 pm

    I baked this this morning for the fam & everyone scarffed it up! Delicious & nutritious. Thanks for sharing this recipe, it's a fav. now & I put it in my permanent *family recipe box ;-)

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