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Wholesome Baked Pumpkin Oatmeal Cups: Easy Meal Prep Recipe

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These wholesome baked pumpkin oatmeal cups are a quick and easy meal prep breakfast made with simple ingredients like oats, pumpkin, and warm fall spices. Perfect for busy mornings, they’re delicious, nutritious, and freezer-friendly.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (180g) rolled old-fashioned oats
  • 1 cup (245g) canned pumpkin purée (100% pure, not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) milk of choice (dairy, almond, oat, or coconut)
  • 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil or butter
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice (or homemade blend: 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ginger, 1/4 tsp nutmeg, 1/4 tsp cloves)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • Optional mix-ins: 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts, 1/3 cup chocolate chips, 1/4 cup dried cranberries, or 2 tablespoons chia seeds

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with liners or grease well.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients: pumpkin purée, eggs, maple syrup, milk, melted coconut oil or butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Add the dry ingredients directly to the same bowl: rolled oats, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, and salt. Stir with a rubber spatula until evenly distributed.
  4. Let the mixture sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the oats to absorb the liquid. The batter will thicken noticeably.
  5. Fold in any optional mix-ins if using.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each to the top (about 1/3 cup per cup).
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until set on top, edges are golden brown, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  9. Cool completely before storing to prevent sogginess.

Notes

Let the batter rest for 5-10 minutes to allow oats to absorb liquid for best texture. Use room temperature ingredients for smoother blending. Grease paper liners to prevent sticking. These cups taste even better on day two as flavors meld. Freeze for up to 3 months.

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