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Cozy Baked Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cups: Easy Fall Breakfast

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These baked pumpkin chocolate chip oatmeal cups are a quick and easy fall breakfast that tastes like a warm hug. Made with simple ingredients, they’re perfect for meal prep and loved by even the biggest oatmeal skeptics.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1/3 cup milk (any kind)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips (dark or semi-sweet)
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons flaxseed meal (optional)
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, eggs, maple syrup, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Add the rolled oats, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Stir until the oats are fully coated and no dry spots remain.
  4. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes to allow the oats to absorb liquid.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips (and any optional add-ins like nuts or cranberries) gently.
  6. Scoop the batter evenly into the 12 muffin cups, filling each almost to the top.
  7. Bake for 18-22 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and the tops spring back when gently pressed.
  8. Let the cups cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

Don’t skip the 5-minute rest for the batter—it ensures a tender texture. For best results, use old-fashioned rolled oats, not quick oats. These cups freeze well for up to 3 months. They taste even better on day two as flavors meld.

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