Fall is in the air! If that pumpkin-spiced latte isn't enough for you, then let's add some pumpkin to your morning oatmeal.

I love, love, LOVE baked oatmeal in the morning! Warm (if you want), hearty oats baked to perfection. Plus, very portable and easy to grab for those busy weekday mornings. Just a little baking on Sundays and you could be set for the week. Oh, and there are so many flavor options- you'll never get bored.

Check out these other varieties!

♦ Peanut Butter    ♦ Raspberry & Lemon     ♦ Samoa     ♦ White Chocolate Cranberry     ♦ S'mores         

♦ PB & J       ♦ Strawberry Cheesecake      ♦ Shoo Fly       ♦ Caramel Apple         ♦ Pecan Pie    

♦ Lemon Coffee Cake         ♦ Boston Cream Pie         ♦ Cannoli        ♦ Key Lime         ♦ Carrot Cake

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Seriously, take weekday breakfasts off your plate.

And, if you're not going to enjoy with some Greek yogurt or another protein, add some protein powder before baking.

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Ingredients in Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal

Pumpkin: Look for canned pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.‍

Chocolate Chips

Old-Fashioned or Rolled Oats: This healthy whole-grain provides both fiber and protein.

‍Maple Syrup: For a natural sweetness. I also add some brown sugar.

‍Brown Sugar

Eggs: These help to bind all of the ingredients together.

‍Flour: The secret to my mush-free baked oatmeal! Flour plus baking powder brings this dish closer to a cake/muffin texture.

‍Baking Powder

Milk: Both dairy and dairy free varieties work well.

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Can you make baked oatmeal ahead of time?

Of course! That's the best part! I make a big batch on Sunday and enjoy during the week for breakfast or even a snack!

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What should I serve with pumpkin baked oatmeal?

     ♦ Fresh berries (really any fresh fruit)

     ♦ Yogurt

     ♦ Eggs

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