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Make Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal Bake this autumn to meal prep breakfast or dessert. Pumpkin puree, seeds, and vegan powder provide plant-based protein, while local spices make this easy recipe taste like autumn.
Jump to RecipePumpkin spice candles, coffee, and now baked oatmeal! I really enjoy all the flavors and produce of fall, but none more than pumpkin and pumpkin spice. It works in savor dishes like curry just as well as it does in sweet ones like high-protein desserts, and smoothies!
This recipe is super simple– you only need canned pumpkin puree, pumpkin seeds, and vegan protein powder, plus a few common pantry items. It’s so convenient to make a batch to enjoy as a grab-and-go breakfast or filling snacks throughout the week. If you’re newer to meal prep, this High Protein Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal Bake would be a great place to start!
f you’re in the mood for dessert, go all out with the toppings: coconut-based whipped cream, nut butter, or even pumpkin butter!
Oats, pumpkin puree and seeds with local autumnal spices are a comforting, healthy breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
2 ripe bananas
2 cups oats
1 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 cup dairy-free milk
1/3 cup pumpkin seeds
1/4 cup sugar
1 scoop vegan protein powder (if omitting use less milk)
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking powder
4 teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoon Penzeys’ pie spice
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ginger
pinch of ground gloves
Details
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45
Directions
- Set oven to 350°. Line 9×9 baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- Mash two ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl using a potato masher or fork. Try to remove all clumps by pressing down and two the side, until a gel-like consistency is reached.
- Add oats, pumpkin puree, pumpkin seeds, sugar, and protein powder and mix gently.
- Slowly pour dairy-free milk, then add baking soda and spices.
- Pour mixture into pan.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, until a fork or toothpick comes out of the center clean.
- Serve as-is or with coconut-based whipped cream, nut butter, or vegan ice cream