Pumpkin Walnut Baked Oatmeal Muffin Cups (2024)

Make-ahead pumpkin spice baked oatmeal cups comes together in just 30 minutes for a whole week of wholesome breakfast! Originally published October 2018. Last updated September 2022.

Welcome to the latest addition to my collection of baked oatmeal recipes. This nutty, seasonal recipe is for the pumpkin spice everything girls and such a lovely way to start the day. If you enjoy easy make ahead breakfast ideas for fall, you'll love it here. Let's get into it!

Looking for more healthy baked oatmeal recipes? Check these out, next.

• Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal
• Cranberry Almond Oatmeal Muffins

What You'll Need for this Recipe

You probably have a few suspicions about what goes into my baked oatmeal cups with pumpkin. Here's everything to add to your grocery list.

• Butter
• Cinnamon
• Ginger
• Golden Raisins
• Maple Syrup
• Milk
• Pumpkin Puree
• Rolled Oats (also called old-fashioned oats)
• Sea Salt
• Walnuts

As far as tools, grab a non-stick cupcake pan and a mixing bowl. I prefer to use a silicone spatula for this baked pumpkin pie oatmeal because the ingredients slide right off, which makes for easy mixing and spreading. I also recommend preparing your cupcake pan with non-stick oil spray to be on the safe side.

What Do these Taste Like?

The flavor is very cozy with earthy pumpkin and warming spices like cinnamon and ginger. Golden raisins and maple syrup provide sweetness. As far as texture, oatmeal cups are chewy with pops of crunch from the walnuts.

How to Make PCOS Friendly Baked Pumpkin Oatmeal

This is one of my favorite healthy hormone breakfast recipes because pumpkin is rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals, and antioxidants that benefit women with PCOS. I just recommend adding a scoop or two of vanilla protein powder if you're eating for hormones. Or you can pair a protein source like mini egg bites with your pumpkin oatmeal bites. I also like to add pepitas and flax seeds to make this a seed cycling breakfast!

Tips for Making this Recipe

• How can I make oatmeal cups vegan? Two simple swaps are all you need. Be sure to use a plant-based milk and replace the butter with coconut oil. Here's an already vegan version you can reference
• What's the best way to store these? Store your pumpkin oatmeal muffins refrigerated in an airtight container. They will keep for up to 10 days this way.
• Can I freeze baked oatmeal cups? Absolutely! If you're meal prepping oatmeal for back to school or just want to make a bigger batch, they are easy to freeze. To do this, allow them to cool to room temperature then place into a freezer safe sealed bag with pieces of parchment or wax paper in between to prevent sticking. They keep for up to six months. You can reheat baked oatmeal cups in under one minute in the microwave.

How to Serve Pumpkin Oat Cups

I love single serving baked oatmeal but you can also change up the preparation to serve these as oatmeal bars. Simply spread the mixture into a square baking pan instead of a cupcake pan. It's great for gatherings or family breakfast at home. This is the same method I used to make apple spice baked oatmeal bars and pumpkin maple oat breakfast bars.

I hope you enjoy this fabulous fall flavored breakfast as soon as possible. And sharing is caring so be sure to pin these pumpkin spice oatmeal cups with walnuts and raisins for later and follow me over on Pinterest. Thanks for reading!

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