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Soft pumpkin oatmeal muffin cups with oats and chocolate chips ready to serve
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Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal Cups

Portable baked oatmeal flavored with pumpkin and fall spices, perfect for meal prep breakfasts or quick snacks. These cups bake in a muffin tin and store well for reheating.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories:
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Wet Ingredients
  • 1⅓ cups milk (dairy or plant-based)
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup pure maple syrup
  • ⅔ cup pumpkin puree
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Dry Ingredients
  • 3 cups rolled oats
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Optional Mix-Ins
  • Up to 1 cup chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or dried cranberries

Method
 

  1. Before You Begin
  2. Prepare your cookware as needed. Cooking times and results may vary depending on your equipment and ingredients.
  3. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and lightly grease or line a muffin tin.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, maple syrup, pumpkin puree, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
  5. Stir in rolled oats, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon until just combined.
  6. Fold in optional mix-ins if using.
  7. Divide mixture evenly among muffin cups, filling nearly to the top.
  8. Bake for 25–35 minutes, or until the tops are set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
  9. Allow to cool in the pan briefly before removing.
  10. Serve warm or cool completely before storing.

Notes

  • Use thick pumpkin puree; blot excess moisture if watery.
  • Stir ingredients just until combined to avoid dense texture.
  • Fill muffin cups evenly for consistent baking.
  • Bake until centers are fully set and a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
  • Cool slightly before removing to help cups hold their shape.
  • Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and store up to 5 days.
  • Reheat until warmed through before serving.
  • Discard if odor, texture, or appearance changes.