A cozy morning dish that combines warm, creamy oatmeal with rich pumpkin spice flavors and sweet cream cheese swirls.
Ingredients
Scale:
2 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup pumpkin puree
1 ½ cups dairy milk (or dairy-free alternative)
¼ cup maple syrup
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
½ teaspoon salt
4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
¼ cup brown sugar
½ cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9 inch baking dish.
In a large bowl, mix together the oats, pumpkin puree, milk, maple syrup, eggs, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Stir until well combined.
In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with brown sugar until creamy and smooth.
Pour the oat mixture into the prepared baking dish. Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the top, then gently swirl it through the oats with a knife.
If using, sprinkle chopped nuts evenly over the top.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the oatmeal is set. A toothpick should come out clean when inserted into the center.
Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy warm!
